--- title: "Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) — check charity number 278117 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278117. Religious Activities charity based in The Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/salisbury-diocesan-social-welfare-fund-the-social-welfare-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:10:13.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) is a registered charity (number 278117) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £14,507 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund)? Registered charity number 278117 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Avenue Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £14,507 ## What does Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) do? Makes grants to promote Christian principles in human relationships and social morality within the Diocese of Salisbury. ## What causes is Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare 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=salisbury-diocesan-social-welfare-fund-the-social-welfare-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) a legitimate charity? Yes. Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278117) 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 Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund)'s charity number? Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund)'s charity number is 278117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278117? Search 278117 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 Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) do? Makes grants to promote Christian principles in human relationships and social morality within the Diocese of Salisbury. Does Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare 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 Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare Fund)? Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (the Social Welfare 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](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/278117).