--- title: "Council of Voluntary Welfare Work — check charity number 251809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Council of Voluntary Welfare Work a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 251809. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wellington Barracks. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/council-of-voluntary-welfare-work retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:45:40.425Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Council of Voluntary Welfare Work is a registered charity (number 251809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £35,724 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Council of Voluntary Welfare Work? Registered charity number 251809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wellington Barracks Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £35,724 ## What does Council of Voluntary Welfare Work do? CVWW works under the auspices of a Ministry of Defence Charter in coordinating the work of Christian member organisations which support the Armed Services. ## What causes is Council of Voluntary Welfare Work registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Council of Voluntary Welfare Work yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Council of Voluntary Welfare Work 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=council-of-voluntary-welfare-work&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Council of Voluntary Welfare Work a legitimate charity? Yes. Council of Voluntary Welfare Work is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 251809) 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 Council of Voluntary Welfare Work's charity number? Council of Voluntary Welfare Work's charity number is 251809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 251809? Search 251809 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 Council of Voluntary Welfare Work do? CVWW works under the auspices of a Ministry of Defence Charter in coordinating the work of Christian member organisations which support the Armed Services. Does Council of Voluntary Welfare Work have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Council of Voluntary Welfare Work. 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 Council of Voluntary Welfare Work? Council of Voluntary Welfare Work 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/251809).