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Registered charity · No. 246965

The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy

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The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£51,633
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£37,891
Registered charity number
246965
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Chapel Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

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The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy (number 246965) 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 Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy do?

Provides financial assistance to clergy of the Church of England forced to retire early owing to ill-health. Widows, widowers and dependants can also apply for assistance.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy

Answers The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for 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 Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for 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
Also known as
George Richards Charity
Previous names on the register
The Reverend Doctor George Richards' Charity for Poor Clergymen
Where it says it operates
Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy as a registered charity (number 246965) 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 Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy's charity number?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy's charity number is 246965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 246965?
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What does The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy do?
Provides financial assistance to clergy of the Church of England forced to retire early owing to ill-health. Widows, widowers and dependants can also apply for assistance.
Does The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy. 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 Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy?
The register does not record The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy's trustees paid?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy'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 Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy: The Reverend Doctor George Richards' Charity for Poor Clergymen.
When was The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy registered as a charity?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy was entered on the register on 25 February 1966.

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.