--- title: "Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society — check charity number 239385 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 239385. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Methodist Central Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benevolent-or-strangers-friend-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:17:34.641Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society is a registered charity (number 239385) 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 £922 (year ending 2023-08-31). 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 Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society? Registered charity number 239385 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Methodist Central Hall Latest income (year ending 2023-08-31) £922 ## What does Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society do? Relief of poverty ## What causes is Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society 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-or-strangers-friend-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 239385) 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 or Strangers' Friend Society's charity number? Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society's charity number is 239385. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 239385? Search 239385 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 or Strangers' Friend Society do? Relief of poverty Does Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society. 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 or Strangers' Friend Society? Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society 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/239385).