--- title: "Meriden War Memorial Trust — check charity number 257703 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Meriden War Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257703. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Coventry. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/meriden-war-memorial-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:48:08.720Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Meriden War Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number 257703) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. 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 Meriden War Memorial Trust? Registered charity number 257703 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Coventry ## What does Meriden War Memorial Trust do? Land containing 3.30 acres or thereabouts situate at Lodge Green in the County of Warwick upon which is situate a Memorial to the War Dead of World War 1 vested in the Coventry Diocesan Trustees (Registered) and the Parochial Church Council of the parish of Meriden in the Diocese of Coventry. ## What causes is Meriden War Memorial Trust registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Meriden War Memorial Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Meriden War Memorial Trust 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=meriden-war-memorial-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Meriden War Memorial Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Meriden War Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257703) 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 Meriden War Memorial Trust's charity number? Meriden War Memorial Trust's charity number is 257703. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257703? Search 257703 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 Meriden War Memorial Trust do? Land containing 3.30 acres or thereabouts situate at Lodge Green in the County of Warwick upon which is situate a Memorial to the War Dead of World War 1 vested in the Coventry Diocesan Trustees (Registered) and the Parochial Church Council of the parish of Meriden in the Diocese of Coventry. Does Meriden War Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Meriden War Memorial Trust. 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 Meriden War Memorial Trust? Meriden War Memorial Trust 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/257703).