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Registered charity · No. 225145Po Box 196

Oldham Distress Fund

Oldham Distress Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Po Box 196.

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Oldham Distress Fund is a registered charity (number 225145) 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. 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 Oldham Distress Fund?

Registered charity number
225145
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Po Box 196

What does Oldham Distress Fund do?

Relief of poverty and hardhship, through grants to buy essential items, to people living in the Borough of Oldham.

What causes is Oldham Distress Fund registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oldham Distress Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oldham Distress 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oldham Distress Fund a legitimate charity?
Yes. Oldham Distress Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 225145) 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 Oldham Distress Fund's charity number?
Oldham Distress Fund's charity number is 225145. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 225145?
Search 225145 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 Oldham Distress Fund do?
Relief of poverty and hardhship, through grants to buy essential items, to people living in the Borough of Oldham.
Does Oldham Distress Fund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oldham Distress 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 Oldham Distress Fund?
Oldham Distress 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.