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title: "Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon — check charity number 1200253 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200253. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/municipal-charities-of-stratford-upon-avon
retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:16:54.206Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon is a registered charity (number 1200253) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £704,779 (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 Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon?

Registered charity number

1200253

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Church Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£704,779

Website

[www.municipal-charities.org.uk](https://www.municipal-charities.org.uk/)

## What does Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon do?

Provision of low-cost, self-contained, low-level supported accommodation (almshouses) for local elderly people of limited financial means. Awarding of grants for a specific purpose to needy individuals and families living within the town boundary of Stratford-upon-Avon.

## What causes is Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon a legitimate charity?

Yes. Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200253) 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 Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon's charity number?

Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon's charity number is 1200253. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1200253?

Search 1200253 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 Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon do?

Provision of low-cost, self-contained, low-level supported accommodation (almshouses) for local elderly people of limited financial means. Awarding of grants for a specific purpose to needy individuals and families living within the town boundary of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Does Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon. 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 Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon?

Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon's website is https://www.municipal-charities.org.uk/ — 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/1200253).