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Registered charity · No. 505091

The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy

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The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing.

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What are the key facts about The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£79,448
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£207,452
Registered charity number
505091
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Clayton House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded
Website
www.blackburn.anglican.org

Quick answer

The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy (number 505091) 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 The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy do?

TO HELP CLERGY WIDOWS AND RETIRED CLERGY IN CASES OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PARTICULARLY WITH HOUSING COSTS. SOCIAL EVENTS ARE HELD AND THE SERVICES OF A DIOCESAN OFFICER AND VISITORS ARE PROVIDED.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy

Answers The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy 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 The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy'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
Where it says it operates
Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services.

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 The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy as a registered charity (number 505091) 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 The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy's charity number?
The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy's charity number is 505091. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 505091?
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What does The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy do?
TO HELP CLERGY WIDOWS AND RETIRED CLERGY IN CASES OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PARTICULARLY WITH HOUSING COSTS. SOCIAL EVENTS ARE HELD AND THE SERVICES OF A DIOCESAN OFFICER AND VISITORS ARE PROVIDED.
Does The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy?
The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy's website listed in our register data is http://www.blackburn.anglican.org. 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 The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy?
The register does not record The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy's trustees paid?
The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy registered as a charity?
The Bishop of Blackburn's Fund for the Widows and Orphans of Poor Clergy was entered on the register on 12 April 1976.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.