--- title: "City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund — check charity number 251658 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 251658. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 2nd Floor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-salford-relief-of-distress-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:01:01.139Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund is a registered charity (number 251658) 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 £1,012 (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 Salford Relief of Distress Fund? Registered charity number 251658 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 2nd Floor Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,012 Website [www.salford.gov.uk](http://www.salford.gov.uk/) ## What does City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund do? The Benefit either of the poor of the City of Salford as constituted on 1 April 1974 generally or of such poor persons resident therein as they select ## What causes is City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Salford Relief of Distress 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-salford-relief-of-distress-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.salford.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 251658) 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 Salford Relief of Distress Fund's charity number? City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund's charity number is 251658. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 251658? Search 251658 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 Salford Relief of Distress Fund do? The Benefit either of the poor of the City of Salford as constituted on 1 April 1974 generally or of such poor persons resident therein as they select Does City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Salford Relief of Distress 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 Salford Relief of Distress Fund? City of Salford Relief of Distress Fund's website is http://www.salford.gov.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/251658).