--- title: "Widows' Charity — check charity number 243830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Widows' Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243830. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Boynton Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/widows-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:07:53.210Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Widows' Charity is a registered charity (number 243830) 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 £496 (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 Widows' Charity? Registered charity number 243830 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Boynton Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £496 ## What does Widows' Charity do? Parish of Rawcliffe (villages of Rawcliffe and Rawcliffe Bridge) ## What causes is Widows' Charity registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Widows' Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Widows' Charity 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-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Widows' Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Widows' Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243830) 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' Charity's charity number? Widows' Charity's charity number is 243830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 243830? Search 243830 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' Charity do? Parish of Rawcliffe (villages of Rawcliffe and Rawcliffe Bridge) Does Widows' Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Widows' Charity. 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' Charity? Widows' Charity 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/243830).