--- title: "Bensham Grove Community Centre — check charity number 1188101 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bensham Grove Community Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188101. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sidney Grove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bensham-grove-community-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:56:35.736Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bensham Grove Community Centre is a registered charity (number 1188101) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £284,655 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bensham Grove Community Centre? Registered charity number 1188101 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sidney Grove Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £284,655 Website [www.benshamgrove.org.uk](https://www.benshamgrove.org.uk/) ## What does Bensham Grove Community Centre do? Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves. ## What causes is Bensham Grove Community Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bensham Grove Community Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bensham Grove Community Centre 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=bensham-grove-community-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.benshamgrove.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bensham Grove Community Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Bensham Grove Community Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188101) 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 Bensham Grove Community Centre's charity number? Bensham Grove Community Centre's charity number is 1188101. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188101? Search 1188101 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 Bensham Grove Community Centre do? Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves. Does Bensham Grove Community Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bensham Grove Community Centre. 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 Bensham Grove Community Centre? Bensham Grove Community Centre's website is https://www.benshamgrove.org.uk/ — 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/1188101).