--- title: "Nether Don Widows Fund — check charity number SC022306 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nether Don Widows Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022306. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nether-don-widows-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:47.767Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nether Don Widows Fund is a registered charity (number SC022306) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £39 (year ending 2023-04-05). 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 Nether Don Widows Fund? Registered charity number SC022306 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2023-04-05) £39 ## What does Nether Don Widows Fund do? This Fund commenced in 1779 when the Fishers contributed £9 Sterling for the purpose of affording relief to their indigent and infirm widows. ## What causes is Nether Don Widows Fund registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nether Don Widows Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nether Don Widows 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=nether-don-widows-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nether Don Widows Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Nether Don Widows Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022306) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Nether Don Widows Fund's charity number? Nether Don Widows Fund's charity number is SC022306. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022306? Search SC022306 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Nether Don Widows Fund do? This Fund commenced in 1779 when the Fishers contributed £9 Sterling for the purpose of affording relief to their indigent and infirm widows. Does Nether Don Widows Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nether Don Widows Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Nether Don Widows Fund? Nether Don Widows Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC022306).