--- title: "Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity — check charity number 224642 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 224642. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/catherine-richards-charity-or-strangeways-widow-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:13:24.335Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity is a registered charity (number 224642) 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 £162 (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 Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity? Registered charity number 224642 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Victoria Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £162 ## What does Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity do? To pay a sum of money to the widows of former tradesmen in Manchester ## What causes is Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's 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=catherine-richards-charity-or-strangeways-widow-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 224642) 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 Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity's charity number? Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity's charity number is 224642. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 224642? Search 224642 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 Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity do? To pay a sum of money to the widows of former tradesmen in Manchester Does Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's 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 Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's Charity? Catherine Richards Charity or Strangeways Widow's 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/224642).