--- title: "Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund — check charity number 266481 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266481. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Catalyst House, Centennial Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/association-of-british-investigators-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:09:51.830Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 266481) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £478 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 266481 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Catalyst House, Centennial Park Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £478 ## What does Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund do? Relief of poverty ## What causes is Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund 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=association-of-british-investigators-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266481) 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 Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund's charity number? Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund's charity number is 266481. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266481? Search 266481 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 Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund do? Relief of poverty Does Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund. 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 Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund? Association of British Investigators Benevolent Fund 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/266481).