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title: "Benevolent Society of Blues CIO — check charity number 1216884 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Benevolent Society of Blues CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216884. Education/training charity based in Christ's Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benevolent-society-of-blues-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:58:34.372Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Benevolent Society of Blues CIO is a registered charity (number 1216884) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Society of Blues CIO?

Registered charity number

1216884

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Christ's Hospital

Website

[www.bluessupportingblues.com](http://www.bluessupportingblues.com/)

## What does Benevolent Society of Blues CIO do?

Support service for Old Blues and their families and current pupils. Offering advice and grants for those in need.

## What causes is Benevolent Society of Blues CIO registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benevolent Society of Blues CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benevolent Society of Blues CIO 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Benevolent Society of Blues CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Benevolent Society of Blues CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216884) 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 Society of Blues CIO's charity number?

Benevolent Society of Blues CIO's charity number is 1216884. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216884?

Search 1216884 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 Society of Blues CIO do?

Support service for Old Blues and their families and current pupils. Offering advice and grants for those in need.

Does Benevolent Society of Blues CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benevolent Society of Blues CIO. 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 Society of Blues CIO?

Benevolent Society of Blues CIO's website is http://www.bluessupportingblues.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1216884).