--- title: "Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust — check charity number 284376 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284376. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 32 London Bridge Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bestobell-meggitt-welfare-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:37:56.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust is a registered charity (number 284376) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £47,697 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust? Registered charity number 284376 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 32 London Bridge Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £47,697 Website [bit.ly/BMWTrust](http://bit.ly/BMWTrust) ## What does Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust do? Relief of hardship, financial need or sickness of qualifying employees, pensioners & their dependants. ## What causes is Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust 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=bestobell-meggitt-welfare-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bit.ly/BMWTrust) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284376) 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 Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust's charity number? Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust's charity number is 284376. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284376? Search 284376 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 Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust do? Relief of hardship, financial need or sickness of qualifying employees, pensioners & their dependants. Does Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust. 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 Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust? Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust's website is http://bit.ly/BMWTrust — 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/284376).