--- title: "Chatham Widows Charity — check charity number 295194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chatham Widows Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295194. Religious Activities charity based in Boley Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chatham-widows-charity retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:16.277Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chatham Widows Charity is a registered charity (number 295194) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £3,279 (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 Chatham Widows Charity? Registered charity number 295194 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Boley Hill Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,279 ## What does Chatham Widows Charity do? Grants to needy females of the Parish ## What causes is Chatham Widows Charity registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chatham Widows Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chatham 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=chatham-widows-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chatham Widows Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Chatham Widows Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295194) 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 Chatham Widows Charity's charity number? Chatham Widows Charity's charity number is 295194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295194? Search 295194 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 Chatham Widows Charity do? Grants to needy females of the Parish Does Chatham Widows Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chatham 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 Chatham Widows Charity? Chatham 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/295194).