--- title: "Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association — check charity number 224799 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 224799. Recreation charity based in Association. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darwen-old-peoples-welfare-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:02:38.495Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association is a registered charity (number 224799) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £254,000 (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 Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association? Registered charity number 224799 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Association Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £254,000 Website [www.derwenthall.org](http://www.derwenthall.org/) ## What does Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association do? We provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides, bathing, social activities and friendship. ## What causes is Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association registered for? RecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association 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=darwen-old-peoples-welfare-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.derwenthall.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 224799) 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 Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association's charity number? Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association's charity number is 224799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 224799? Search 224799 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 Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association do? We provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides, bathing, social activities and friendship. Does Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association. 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 Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association? Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association's website is http://www.derwenthall.org — 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/224799).