--- title: "Society for the Relief of Distress — check charity number 207585 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society for the Relief of Distress a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 207585. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-for-the-relief-of-distress retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:25:55.280Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society for the Relief of Distress is a registered charity (number 207585) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £62,606 (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 Society for the Relief of Distress? Registered charity number 207585 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £62,606 ## What does Society for the Relief of Distress do? Applicants must live in the inner London boroughs and must make their application through the social services, a charity, an organisation or similar body. ## What causes is Society for the Relief of Distress registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society for the Relief of Distress yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society for the Relief of Distress 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=society-for-the-relief-of-distress&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society for the Relief of Distress a legitimate charity? Yes. Society for the Relief of Distress is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 207585) 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 Society for the Relief of Distress's charity number? Society for the Relief of Distress's charity number is 207585. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 207585? Search 207585 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 Society for the Relief of Distress do? Applicants must live in the inner London boroughs and must make their application through the social services, a charity, an organisation or similar body. Does Society for the Relief of Distress have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society for the Relief of Distress. 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 Society for the Relief of Distress? Society for the Relief of Distress 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/207585).