Is Widows & Orphans Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Widows & Orphans Association as a registered charity (number SC040250) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Widows & Orphans Association's charity number?

Widows & Orphans Association's charity number is SC040250. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040250?

Search SC040250 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Widows & Orphans Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Widows & Orphans Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Widows & Orphans Association?

Widows & Orphans Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Widows & Orphans Association registered as a charity?

Widows & Orphans Association was entered on the register on 6 February 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040250Unincorporated association

Widows & Orphans Association

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Widows & Orphans Association is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Widows & Orphans Association?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £12,000
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £2,902
Registered charity number: SC040250
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire

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Widows & Orphans Association (number SC040250) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Widows & Orphans Association do?

Prevention and relief of poverty in destitute widows and children in Pakistan where they are likely to be subjects of human rights abuse.? B. To help their children in education.? C. To help in their treatment.? D. Relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage anywhere in the world without any geographical or specific group restrictions .

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Widows & Orphans Association

Answers Widows & Orphans Association gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 February 2009
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Widows & Orphans Association registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Widows & Orphans Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Widows & Orphans Association. 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

What should you check before donating to Widows & Orphans Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Widows & Orphans Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Widows & Orphans Association as a registered charity (number SC040250) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Widows & Orphans Association's charity number?: Widows & Orphans Association's charity number is SC040250. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040250?: Search SC040250 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Widows & Orphans Association do?: Prevention and relief of poverty in destitute widows and children in Pakistan where they are likely to be subjects of human rights abuse.? B. To help their children in education.? C. To help in their treatment.? D. Relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage anywhere in the world without any geographical or specific group restrictions .
Does Widows & Orphans Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Widows & Orphans Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Widows & Orphans Association?: Widows & Orphans Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Widows & Orphans Association registered as a charity?: Widows & Orphans Association was entered on the register on 6 February 2009.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.