Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Life4widows International (CIO) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Life4widows International (CIO) (number 1195552) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Life4widows International (CIO) do?
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED WIDOWS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS IN THE UK, NIGERIA AND GHANA FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: A) PROVIDING GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND ITEMS TO SUPPORT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WIDOWS; B) OFFERING EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO WIDOWS IN THE GRIEVING PROCESS AND TO SUPPORT THEIR READJUSTMENT
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Life4widows International (CIO)
Answers Life4widows International (CIO) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Life4widows International (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Life4widows International (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Life4widows
Previous names on the register
Life4widows International
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Ghana · Nigeria
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Life4widows International (CIO) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Life4widows International (CIO) yet?
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Is Life4widows International (CIO) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Life4widows International (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1195552) 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 Life4widows International (CIO)'s charity number?
Life4widows International (CIO)'s charity number is 1195552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1195552?
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What does Life4widows International (CIO) do?
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED WIDOWS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS IN THE UK, NIGERIA AND GHANA FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: A) PROVIDING GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND ITEMS TO SUPPORT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WIDOWS; B) OFFERING EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO WIDOWS IN THE GRIEVING PROCESS AND TO SUPPORT THEIR READJUSTMENT
Does Life4widows International (CIO) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Life4widows International (CIO). 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 Life4widows International (CIO)?
Life4widows International (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.life4widows.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Life4widows International (CIO)?
The register does not record Life4widows International (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Life4widows International (CIO)'s trustees paid?
Life4widows International (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Life4widows International (CIO) previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Life4widows International (CIO): Life4widows International.
When was Life4widows International (CIO) registered as a charity?
Life4widows International (CIO) was entered on the register on 19 August 2021.