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title: "Wrvs Benevolent Trust — check charity number 261931 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wrvs Benevolent Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261931. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Chesterfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wrvs-benevolent-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:51:27.389Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wrvs Benevolent Trust is a registered charity (number 261931) 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 £46,056 (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 Wrvs Benevolent Trust?

Registered charity number

261931

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chesterfield

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£46,056

Website

[www.wrvsbt.org.uk](http://www.wrvsbt.org.uk/)

## What does Wrvs Benevolent Trust do?

To make grants to persons who are or who have been a member, employee or volunteer of WVS, WRVS or Royal Voluntary Service, who being of limited means are in need of financial assistance

## What causes is Wrvs Benevolent Trust registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wrvs Benevolent Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wrvs Benevolent 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wrvs Benevolent Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wrvs Benevolent Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261931) 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 Wrvs Benevolent Trust's charity number?

Wrvs Benevolent Trust's charity number is 261931. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 261931?

Search 261931 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 Wrvs Benevolent Trust do?

To make grants to persons who are or who have been a member, employee or volunteer of WVS, WRVS or Royal Voluntary Service, who being of limited means are in need of financial assistance

Does Wrvs Benevolent Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wrvs Benevolent 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 Wrvs Benevolent Trust?

Wrvs Benevolent Trust's website is http://www.wrvsbt.org.uk — 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/261931).