--- title: "Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund — check charity number 211462 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 211462. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Hoe Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lord-mayor-s-poor-and-distressed-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:50.301Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund is a registered charity (number 211462) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £15,588 (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 Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund? Registered charity number 211462 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Hoe Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,588 ## What does Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund do? Donations to deserving causes at the discretion of the Lord Mayor of Plymouth in accordance with bequests made in 1921, 1929 and 1943 ## What causes is Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed 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=lord-mayor-s-poor-and-distressed-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 211462) 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 Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund's charity number? Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund's charity number is 211462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 211462? Search 211462 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 Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund do? Donations to deserving causes at the discretion of the Lord Mayor of Plymouth in accordance with bequests made in 1921, 1929 and 1943 Does Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed 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 Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed Fund? Lord Mayor's Poor and Distressed 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/211462).