--- title: "Waddingham Poor Close Trust — check charity number 250422 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Waddingham Poor Close Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 250422. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Waddingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waddingham-poor-close-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:20:50.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Waddingham Poor Close Trust is a registered charity (number 250422) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,210 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Waddingham Poor Close Trust? Registered charity number 250422 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Waddingham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,210 ## What does Waddingham Poor Close Trust do? The charity manages 21.5 acres of land known as Poor Close which is rented out to a local Farmer. The income received from this land is used to provide small donations to qualifying residents of the Parish of Waddingham & Brandy Wharf. Anyone at the age of 65 or over as at 1st December each year is entitled to receive this small donation. This is actioned prior to Christmas annually. ## What causes is Waddingham Poor Close Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waddingham Poor Close Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waddingham Poor Close Trust 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=waddingham-poor-close-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Waddingham Poor Close Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Waddingham Poor Close Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 250422) 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 Waddingham Poor Close Trust's charity number? Waddingham Poor Close Trust's charity number is 250422. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 250422? Search 250422 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 Waddingham Poor Close Trust do? The charity manages 21.5 acres of land known as Poor Close which is rented out to a local Farmer. The income received from this land is used to provide small donations to qualifying residents of the Parish of Waddingham & Brandy Wharf. Anyone at the age of 65 or over as at 1st December each year is entitled to receive this small donation. This is actioned prior to Christmas annually. Does Waddingham Poor Close Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waddingham Poor Close Trust. 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 Waddingham Poor Close Trust? Waddingham Poor Close Trust 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/250422).