--- title: "Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans — check charity number 209861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209861. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Stoke Holy Cross. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charity" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benevolent-association-for-the-relief-of-decayed-tradesmen-their-widows-and-orphans retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:46:08.614Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans is a registered charity (number 209861) 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 £4,651 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans? Registered charity number 209861 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stoke Holy Cross Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £4,651 ## What does Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans do? General Charitable PurposesRelief of poverty ## What causes is Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans 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=benevolent-association-for-the-relief-of-decayed-tradesmen-their-widows-and-orphans&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans a legitimate charity? Yes. Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209861) 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 Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans's charity number? Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans's charity number is 209861. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209861? Search 209861 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 Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans do? General Charitable PurposesRelief of poverty Does Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans. 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 Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans? Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans 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/209861).