--- title: "The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin — check charity number 262002 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 262002. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charity-of-the-very-reverend-w-h-mclaughlin retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:12:16.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin is a registered charity (number 262002) 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. Its latest reported income was £340 (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 Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin? Registered charity number 262002 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Croydon Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £340 ## What does The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin do? The individual trustee directors (nearly all) represent individual Croydon conferences of the society of St. Vincent De Paul (There are 12 such conferences). Cases of hardship are brought to the attention of the charity by these members and grants made via the society of St. Vincent De Paul dealing with the person. ## What causes is The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin 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-charity-of-the-very-reverend-w-h-mclaughlin&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262002) 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 Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin's charity number? The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin's charity number is 262002. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 262002? Search 262002 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 Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin do? The individual trustee directors (nearly all) represent individual Croydon conferences of the society of St. Vincent De Paul (There are 12 such conferences). Cases of hardship are brought to the attention of the charity by these members and grants made via the society of St. Vincent De Paul dealing with the person. Does The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin. 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 Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin? The Charity of the Very Reverend W H Mclaughlin 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/262002).