--- title: "Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association — check charity number 278315 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278315. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Westbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westbury-wiltshire-welfare-of-the-elderly-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:47:33.768Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association is a registered charity (number 278315) 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 £3,360 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association? Registered charity number 278315 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Westbury Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,360 ## What does Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association do? 1.To promote the welfare of the elderly of Westbury and district in any manner which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable.2.To raise funds to maintain and equip Grassacres Hall.3.To maintain regular contact with the hall user groups. ## What causes is Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association 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=westbury-wiltshire-welfare-of-the-elderly-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278315) 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 Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association's charity number? Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association's charity number is 278315. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278315? Search 278315 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 Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association do? 1.To promote the welfare of the elderly of Westbury and district in any manner which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable.2.To raise funds to maintain and equip Grassacres Hall.3.To maintain regular contact with the hall user groups. Does Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association. 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 Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association? Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association 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/278315).