--- title: "Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund — check charity number 246139 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 246139. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Farnborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bowls-hampshire-bowlers-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:20:28.265Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 246139) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £191 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 246139 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Farnborough Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £191 Website [www.bowlshampshire.com](http://www.bowlshampshire.com/) ## What does Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund do? COUNTY BOWLING ASSOCIATION, RAISING FUNDS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY MEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS ## What causes is Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund 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=bowls-hampshire-bowlers-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bowlshampshire.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 246139) 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 Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund's charity number? Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund's charity number is 246139. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 246139? Search 246139 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 Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund do? COUNTY BOWLING ASSOCIATION, RAISING FUNDS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY MEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS Does Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund. 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 Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund? Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.bowlshampshire.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/246139).