--- title: "Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] — check charity number 1157022 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157022. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Colchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wivenhoe-housing-trust-wht retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:06:12.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] is a registered charity (number 1157022) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £125,560 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht]? Registered charity number 1157022 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Colchester Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £125,560 Website [www.wivenhoealmshouses.org.uk](https://www.wivenhoealmshouses.org.uk/) ## What does Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] do? Provision of almshouses ## What causes is Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wivenhoe-housing-trust-wht&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.wivenhoealmshouses.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] a legitimate charity? Yes. Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157022) 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 Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht]'s charity number? Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht]'s charity number is 1157022. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157022? Search 1157022 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 Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] do? Provision of almshouses Does Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht] have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht]. 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 Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht]? Wivenhoe Housing Trust [wht]'s website is https://www.wivenhoealmshouses.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/1157022).