--- title: "Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects — check charity number 211161 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 211161. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benevolent-fund-of-the-institution-of-naval-architects retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:46:09.420Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects is a registered charity (number 211161) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects? Registered charity number 211161 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects 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=benevolent-fund-of-the-institution-of-naval-architects&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects a legitimate charity? Yes. Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 211161) 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 Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects's charity number? Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects's charity number is 211161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 211161? Search 211161 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 Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects do? Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects. 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 Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects? Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Naval Architects 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/211161).