Is Bedford Lodge 282 a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bedford Lodge 282 as a registered charity (number 264898) 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 Bedford Lodge 282's charity number?

Bedford Lodge 282's charity number is 264898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 264898?

Search 264898 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.

Does Bedford Lodge 282 have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Lodge 282. 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 Bedford Lodge 282?

Bedford Lodge 282's website listed in our register data is http://www.pgldevonshire.eclipse.co.uk/. 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.

What was Bedford Lodge 282 previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Bedford Lodge 282: The Bedford Lodge No 282 Benevolent Fund.

When was Bedford Lodge 282 registered as a charity?

Bedford Lodge 282 was entered on the register on 28 November 1972.

Registered charity · No. 264898

Bedford Lodge 282

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bedford Lodge 282 is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Bedford Lodge 282?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,337
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,460
Registered charity number: 264898
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Pym Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.pgldevonshire.eclipse.co.uk

Quick answer

Bedford Lodge 282 (number 264898) 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 Bedford Lodge 282 do?

To provide charitable relief to Masons and their families. To provide charitable relief to communities in UK or wherever Grand Lodge deems necessary.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bedford Lodge 282

Answers Bedford Lodge 282 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 Bedford Lodge 282 as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 November 1972
Also known as: Bedford Lodge No 282
Previous names on the register: The Bedford Lodge No 282 Benevolent Fund
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Bedford Lodge 282 registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Lodge 282 yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bedford Lodge 282. 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 Bedford Lodge 282?

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Lodge 282 a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bedford Lodge 282 as a registered charity (number 264898) 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 Bedford Lodge 282's charity number?: Bedford Lodge 282's charity number is 264898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 264898?: Search 264898 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 Bedford Lodge 282 do?: To provide charitable relief to Masons and their families. To provide charitable relief to communities in UK or wherever Grand Lodge deems necessary.
Does Bedford Lodge 282 have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Lodge 282. 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 Bedford Lodge 282?: Bedford Lodge 282's website listed in our register data is http://www.pgldevonshire.eclipse.co.uk/. 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 Bedford Lodge 282?: The register does not record Bedford Lodge 282 as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bedford Lodge 282 previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Bedford Lodge 282: The Bedford Lodge No 282 Benevolent Fund.
When was Bedford Lodge 282 registered as a charity?: Bedford Lodge 282 was entered on the register on 28 November 1972.

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.