--- title: "Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund — check charity number 246116 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 246116. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 5500 Daresbury Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/clergy-widows-and-orphans-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:35:23.064Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund is a registered charity (number 246116) 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 £23,526 (year ending 2024-04-05). 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 Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund? Registered charity number 246116 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 5500 Daresbury Park Latest income (year ending 2024-04-05) £23,526 ## What does Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund do? Financial support to Church of England Dioceses of Manchester Liverpool Chester and Blackburn ## What causes is Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Clergy 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=clergy-widows-and-orphans-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 246116) 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 Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund's charity number? Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund's charity number is 246116. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 246116? Search 246116 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 Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund do? Financial support to Church of England Dioceses of Manchester Liverpool Chester and Blackburn Does Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clergy 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 Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund? Clergy 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/246116).