--- title: "Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association — check charity number 228803 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228803. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blackwater. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/albany-lodge-2652-charities-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:22:59.273Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association is a registered charity (number 228803) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £141 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association? Registered charity number 228803 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Blackwater Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £141 ## What does Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association do? Contributions collected at Lodge meetings three times a year. Monies used for contributing to Masonic and other local charities. ## What causes is Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=albany-lodge-2652-charities-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228803) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association's charity number? Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association's charity number is 228803. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228803? Search 228803 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 Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association do? Contributions collected at Lodge meetings three times a year. Monies used for contributing to Masonic and other local charities. Does Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association. 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 Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association? Albany Lodge 2652 Charities Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/228803).