Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Benson Community Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registered charity · No. 1213079CIO
Benson Community Shed
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Benson Community Shed is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Benson Community Shed?
- Registered charity number
- 1213079
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Benson
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
Benson Community Shed (number 1213079) 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 Benson Community Shed do?
Promoting good mental health by combating loneliness and social exclusion
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Benson Community Shed
Answers Benson Community Shed 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Oxfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 Benson Community Shed registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Benson Community Shed yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Benson Community Shed. 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
What should you check before donating to Benson Community Shed?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
Is this your charity?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Benson Community Shed a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Benson Community Shed as a registered charity (number 1213079) 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 Benson Community Shed's charity number?
- Benson Community Shed's charity number is 1213079. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1213079?
- Search 1213079 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 Benson Community Shed do?
- Promoting good mental health by combating loneliness and social exclusion
- Does Benson Community Shed have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benson Community Shed. 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 Benson Community Shed?
- Benson Community Shed 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 Benson Community Shed?
- The register records Benson Community Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- When was Benson Community Shed registered as a charity?
- Benson Community Shed was entered on the register on 25 April 2025.
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.