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title: "Wakefield Charities Homes — check charity number 221005 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wakefield Charities Homes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 221005. Accommodation/housing charity based in Governors' Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wakefield-charities-homes
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:09:41.516Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wakefield Charities Homes is a registered charity (number 221005) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £107,092 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Wakefield Charities Homes?

Registered charity number

221005

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Governors' Office

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£107,092

Website

[www.wgsf.org.uk](http://www.wgsf.org.uk/)

## What does Wakefield Charities Homes do?

The provision of good quality accommodation at an affordable price to those in financial need, aged over 50, who have a connection with the City of Wakefield. The Homes comprise 31 dwellings, 17 at Horne Street, 4 at Holmfield Avenue and - following the merger with Dr Crowther's Almshouses - 6 at Westfield Road and 4 at George Street, Wakefield.

## What causes is Wakefield Charities Homes registered for?

Accommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wakefield Charities Homes yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wakefield Charities Homes is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.wgsf.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield Charities Homes a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wakefield Charities Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 221005) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Wakefield Charities Homes's charity number?

Wakefield Charities Homes's charity number is 221005. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 221005?

Search 221005 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Wakefield Charities Homes do?

The provision of good quality accommodation at an affordable price to those in financial need, aged over 50, who have a connection with the City of Wakefield. The Homes comprise 31 dwellings, 17 at Horne Street, 4 at Holmfield Avenue and - following the merger with Dr Crowther's Almshouses - 6 at Westfield Road and 4 at George Street, Wakefield.

Does Wakefield Charities Homes have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wakefield Charities Homes. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Wakefield Charities Homes?

Wakefield Charities Homes's website is http://www.wgsf.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/221005).