Is Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine as a registered charity (number 231409) 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 Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine's charity number?

Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine's charity number is 231409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Does Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine have reviews and complaints?

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Registered charity · No. 231409

Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,116
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,433
Registered charity number: 231409
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shenley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine (number 231409) 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 Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine do?

Funds a variety of charitable institutions with ad hoc grants and gifts

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine

Answers Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine 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 Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 May 1964
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine as a registered charity (number 231409) 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 Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine's charity number?: Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine's charity number is 231409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 231409?: Search 231409 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 Lodge of Lorraine do?: Funds a variety of charitable institutions with ad hoc grants and gifts
Does Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine. 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 Lodge of Lorraine?: Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine?: The register does not record Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine registered as a charity?: Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Lorraine was entered on the register on 8 May 1964.

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.