--- title: "The Historic Charities of Wigford — charity 254062 | CharityCompare" description: "The Historic Charities of Wigford (charity 254062): income £26,160 (2024). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-historic-charities-of-wigford retrieved: 2026-10-09T03:07:19.491Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 254062 HC # The Historic Charities of Wigford Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Historic Charities of Wigford is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.stmarylewigford.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=254062&subId=0) Work at The Historic Charities of Wigford? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-historic-charities-of-wigford&type=claim&name=The%20Historic%20Charities%20of%20Wigford) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Historic Charities of Wigford? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £26,160 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £43,958 Registered charity number 254062 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) St Mary's Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.stmarylewigford.co.uk](https://www.stmarylewigford.co.uk/) Quick answer The Historic Charities of Wigford (number 254062) 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 Historic Charities of Wigford do? relief in need Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Historic Charities of Wigford Answers The Historic Charities of Wigford 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 Historic Charities of Wigford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Historic Charities of Wigford'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 29 November 1977 Previous names on the register United Charities of St Mary-Le-Wigford with St Benedict and St Mark Where it says it operates Lincolnshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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. ## Linked funds and trusts The register records these funds under parent charity number 254062. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 2 linked records - [The Historic Charities of Wigford - Ecclesiastical (254062-1)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=254062&subId=1) - [The Historic Charities of Wigford - Relief in Need (254062-2)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=254062&subId=2) ## What causes is The Historic Charities of Wigford registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Historic Charities of Wigford yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Historic Charities of Wigford. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Historic Charities of Wigford? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-historic-charities-of-wigford&type=claim&name=The%20Historic%20Charities%20of%20Wigford) [Visit charity website](https://www.stmarylewigford.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Historic Charities of Wigford a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Historic Charities of Wigford as a registered charity (number 254062) 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 Historic Charities of Wigford's charity number? The Historic Charities of Wigford's charity number is 254062. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 254062? Search 254062 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 The Historic Charities of Wigford do? relief in need Does The Historic Charities of Wigford have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Historic Charities of Wigford. 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 The Historic Charities of Wigford? The Historic Charities of Wigford's website listed in our register data is https://www.stmarylewigford.co.uk. 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 Historic Charities of Wigford? The register does not record The Historic Charities of Wigford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Historic Charities of Wigford's trustees paid? The Historic Charities of Wigford's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was The Historic Charities of Wigford previously called? The register lists this previous name for The Historic Charities of Wigford: United Charities of St Mary-Le-Wigford with St Benedict and St Mark. When was The Historic Charities of Wigford registered as a charity? The Historic Charities of Wigford was entered on the register on 29 November 1977. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=254062&subId=0).