Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include other charitable purposes.
Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) (number 1002656) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) do?
To improve the conditions of life, of dependents and close family members, as defined in clause 7 of this Constitution, of deceased United Kingdom Armed Forces service persons.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)
Answers Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
War Widows Association of Great Britain
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) registered for?
Other Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK).
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What should you check before donating to Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)?
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Is Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) as a registered charity (number 1002656) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)'s charity number?
Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)'s charity number is 1002656. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1002656?
Search 1002656 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 Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) do?
To improve the conditions of life, of dependents and close family members, as defined in clause 7 of this Constitution, of deceased United Kingdom Armed Forces service persons.
Does Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK). 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 Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)?
Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.warwidows.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)?
The register records Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)'s trustees paid?
Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK): War Widows Association of Great Britain.
When was Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) registered as a charity?
Armed Forces Widows and Bereaved Families Association (UK) was entered on the register on 24 April 1991.