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'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund

The objective of the Fund shall be to provide and maintain a sum of money from which financial assistance may be given to:a) Orphans of members or former members of the City of London Police Forceb) Widows and widowers of members of the Force who die whilst serving or after leaving the Force.

Founded
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is a registered human services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 87/100 for human services charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £461K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund has £461K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £461K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. Visit the 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The objective of the Fund shall be to provide and maintain a sum of money from which financial assistance may be given to:a) Orphans of members or former members of the City of London Police Forceb) Widows and widowers of members of the Force who die whilst serving or after leaving the Force. 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. Its annual revenue of £461K is comparable to the peer average of £338K.

'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
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Filing history

4 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. 'CITY OF LONDON POLICE WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Peter O'Doherty
Trustee

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Peter O••••••••
Trustee
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Umer K••• O••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
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£0.1M revenue
FY2022
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£0.0M revenue
FY2021
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£0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund This page 67 £460,817 -
Babyzone 89 £976,143 100%
The Survivors Trust 87 £837,577 99%
Municipal Charities of Stratford-Upon-Avon 87 £704,779 100%
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services 87 £574,688 100%
Kairos Women Working Together 87 £553,247 100%
Haven House Project 87 £503,215 99%
ST. Peter'S Children'S Centre Ltd 87 £569,389 100%
Give a Gift 87 £671,489 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund

What is 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund?
'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund is a human services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The objective of the Fund shall be to provide and maintain a sum of money from which financial assistance may be given to:a) Orphans of members or former members of the City of London Police Forceb) Widows and widowers of members of the Force who die whilst serving or after leaving the Force.
When was 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund founded?
'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund was founded in 1962.
Where is 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund trustworthy?
'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund's website?
https://cityoflondon.police.uk
Are donations to 'City of London Police Widows' and Orphans' Fund tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.