--- title: "Widows and Orphans International — check charity number 1177947 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Widows and Orphans International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177947. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/widows-and-orphans-international retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:10:09.270Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Widows and Orphans International is a registered charity (number 1177947) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £21,181 (year ending 2020-03-31). 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 Widows and Orphans International? Registered charity number 1177947 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2020-03-31) £21,181 Website [www.worphan.com](http://www.worphan.com/) ## What does Widows and Orphans International do? To promote the benefit of widows and orphans from Africa and others affected by HIV/aids without distinction of sexual, political, religious or other persuasions by working with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants of the U K and abroad; To facilitate advancement in education through, training and lifelong learning, the development of individual capabilities, competencies, ## What causes is Widows and Orphans International registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Widows and Orphans International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Widows and Orphans International 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=widows-and-orphans-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.worphan.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Widows and Orphans International a legitimate charity? Yes. Widows and Orphans International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177947) 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 Widows and Orphans International's charity number? Widows and Orphans International's charity number is 1177947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177947? Search 1177947 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 Widows and Orphans International do? To promote the benefit of widows and orphans from Africa and others affected by HIV/aids without distinction of sexual, political, religious or other persuasions by working with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants of the U K and abroad; To facilitate advancement in education through, training and lifelong learning, the development of individual capabilities, competencies, Does Widows and Orphans International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Widows and Orphans International. 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 Widows and Orphans International? Widows and Orphans International's website is http://www.worphan.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1177947).