--- title: "The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund — check charity number 238714 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 238714. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Sawbridgeworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bishop-s-stortford-moral-welfare-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:55:34.874Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund is a registered charity (number 238714) 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; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,674 (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 The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund? Registered charity number 238714 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sawbridgeworth Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,674 ## What does The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund do? Grants to support social welfare in the Bishop's Stortford area based on recommendations by local clergy. ## What causes is The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bishop's Stortford Moral 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=the-bishop-s-stortford-moral-welfare-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 238714) 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 The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund's charity number? The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund's charity number is 238714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 238714? Search 238714 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 The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund do? Grants to support social welfare in the Bishop's Stortford area based on recommendations by local clergy. Does The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bishop's Stortford Moral 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 The Bishop's Stortford Moral Welfare Fund? The Bishop's Stortford Moral 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/238714).