--- title: "'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund — check charity number 208175 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208175. Education/training charity based in Guildhall Yard East. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-london-police-widows-and-orphans-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:09:31.833Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is a registered charity (number 208175) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £369,071 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund? Registered charity number 208175 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Guildhall Yard East Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £369,071 ## What does 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund do? The objective of the Fund shall be to provide and maintain a sum of money from which financial assistance may be given to:a) Orphans of members or former members of the City of London Police Forceb) Widows and widowers of members of the Force who die whilst serving or after leaving the Force. ## What causes is 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund 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=city-of-london-police-widows-and-orphans-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208175) 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 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund's charity number? 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund's charity number is 208175. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208175? Search 208175 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 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund do? The objective of the Fund shall be to provide and maintain a sum of money from which financial assistance may be given to:a) Orphans of members or former members of the City of London Police Forceb) Widows and widowers of members of the Force who die whilst serving or after leaving the Force. Does 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund. 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 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund? 'city of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund 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/208175).