--- title: "Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows — check charity number 253268 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 253268. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Church Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mrs-long-s-charity-for-poor-widows retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:03:16.194Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows is a registered charity (number 253268) 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. Its latest reported income was £657 (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 Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows? Registered charity number 253268 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £657 ## What does Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows do? The prevention or relief of poverty for widows in the parishHelping elderly widows in the parish by making grants to individuals ## What causes is Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows 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=mrs-long-s-charity-for-poor-widows&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows a legitimate charity? Yes. Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 253268) 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 Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows's charity number? Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows's charity number is 253268. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 253268? Search 253268 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 Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows do? The prevention or relief of poverty for widows in the parishHelping elderly widows in the parish by making grants to individuals Does Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows. 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 Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows? Mrs Long's Charity for Poor Widows 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/253268).