Is Widows Rights International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Widows Rights International as a registered charity (number 1069142) 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 Widows Rights International's charity number?

Widows Rights International's charity number is 1069142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1069142?

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Does Widows Rights International have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Widows Rights International?

Widows Rights International's website listed in our register data is http://www.widowsrights.net. 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.

When was Widows Rights International registered as a charity?

Widows Rights International was entered on the register on 16 April 1998.

Registered charity · No. 1069142

Widows Rights International

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Widows Rights International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Widows Rights International?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,779
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,982
Registered charity number: 1069142
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 28 Sand Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.widowsrights.net

Quick answer

Widows Rights International (number 1069142) 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 Widows Rights International do?

WRI supports organisations in South and West Asia and sub-Saharan Africa working for social justice and human rights for widows.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Widows Rights International

Answers Widows Rights International gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Widows Rights International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 April 1998
Also known as: Wri Widows Rights International
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Widows Rights International registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Widows Rights International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Widows Rights International. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Widows Rights International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Widows Rights International as a registered charity (number 1069142) 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 Widows Rights International's charity number?: Widows Rights International's charity number is 1069142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1069142?: Search 1069142 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 Widows Rights International do?: WRI supports organisations in South and West Asia and sub-Saharan Africa working for social justice and human rights for widows.
Does Widows Rights International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Widows Rights International. 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 Widows Rights International?: Widows Rights International's website listed in our register data is http://www.widowsrights.net. 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 Widows Rights International?: The register does not record Widows Rights International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Widows Rights International registered as a charity?: Widows Rights International was entered on the register on 16 April 1998.

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.