--- title: "Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund — check charity number 1011594 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1011594. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 15A Albany Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/foreign-and-commonwealth-office-welfare-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:58:28.780Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund is a registered charity (number 1011594) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,063 (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 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund? Registered charity number 1011594 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 15A Albany Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,063 ## What does Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund do? The provision of financial assistance in cases of hardship to members and former members of H M Diplomatic Service and to widows, children and dependents of members, through the provision of loans and grants. ## What causes is Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund 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=foreign-and-commonwealth-office-welfare-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1011594) 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund's charity number? Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund's charity number is 1011594. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1011594? Search 1011594 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund do? The provision of financial assistance in cases of hardship to members and former members of H M Diplomatic Service and to widows, children and dependents of members, through the provision of loans and grants. Does Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund. 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund? Foreign and Commonwealth Office Welfare Fund 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](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/1011594).