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Registered charity · No. 24789418 Lewisham Road

Watkinson Almshouses

Watkinson Almshouses is a registered charity in England & Wales working in accommodation/housing, based in 18 Lewisham Road.

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Watkinson Almshouses is a registered charity (number 247894) 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 £22,065 (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 Watkinson Almshouses?

Registered charity number
247894
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
18 Lewisham Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£22,065

What does Watkinson Almshouses do?

To provide accommodation for almspeople being decendants of George and Jane Watkinson or persons who have resided for not less than three years in the ecclesiastical parishes of St Matthew Lightcliffe, St Matthew Northowram and St John Coley,

What causes is Watkinson Almshouses registered for?

Accommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for Watkinson Almshouses yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Watkinson Almshouses 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Watkinson Almshouses a legitimate charity?
Yes. Watkinson Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247894) 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 Watkinson Almshouses's charity number?
Watkinson Almshouses's charity number is 247894. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 247894?
Search 247894 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 Watkinson Almshouses do?
To provide accommodation for almspeople being decendants of George and Jane Watkinson or persons who have resided for not less than three years in the ecclesiastical parishes of St Matthew Lightcliffe, St Matthew Northowram and St John Coley,
Does Watkinson Almshouses have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watkinson Almshouses. 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 Watkinson Almshouses?
Watkinson Almshouses does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.