Is Duston Old People's Welfare Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Duston Old People's Welfare Association as a registered charity (number 286498) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Duston Old People's Welfare Association's charity number?

Duston Old People's Welfare Association's charity number is 286498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 286498?

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Registered charity · No. 286498

Duston Old People's Welfare Association

Duston Old People's Welfare Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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Duston Old People's Welfare Association is listed as a registered charity (number 286498) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £69 (year ending 2026-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about Duston Old People's Welfare Association?

Registered charity number: 286498
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Northampton
Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31): £69

What does Duston Old People's Welfare Association do?

DOPWA supports the welfare of Duston residents who are aged 70 years or over. Activities include a Spring party, Summer coach outing and each elderly member is given a Christmas shopping voucher which may be spent in any of the Duston area shops. There is no membership fee. All activities are organised and run by our own volunteers. New helpers are always welcome.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Duston Old People's Welfare Association registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Duston Old People's Welfare Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Duston Old People's Welfare Association 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Duston Old People's Welfare Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Duston Old People's Welfare Association as a registered charity (number 286498) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Duston Old People's Welfare Association's charity number?: Duston Old People's Welfare Association's charity number is 286498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 286498?: Search 286498 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 Duston Old People's Welfare Association do?: DOPWA supports the welfare of Duston residents who are aged 70 years or over. Activities include a Spring party, Summer coach outing and each elderly member is given a Christmas shopping voucher which may be spent in any of the Duston area shops. There is no membership fee. All activities are organised and run by our own volunteers. New helpers are always welcome.
Does Duston Old People's Welfare Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Duston Old People's Welfare Association. 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 Duston Old People's Welfare Association?: Duston Old People's Welfare Association 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 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.