British Council Benevolent Fund
British Council Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in London.
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What are the key facts about British Council Benevolent Fund?
- Registered charity number
- 1161805
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust
- Location
- London
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £31,069
What does British Council Benevolent Fund do?
The British Council Benevolent Fund's charitable purpose is the alleviation of financial hardship for British Council employees, both past and present, and their families, globally. The overriding criterion for assistance being immediate need and financial difficulty for example as a result of illness, bereavement, natural disaster such as earthquakes/floods or in areas of conflict.
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Council 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is British Council Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?
- Yes. British Council Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161805) 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 British Council Benevolent Fund's charity number?
- British Council Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1161805. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1161805?
- Search 1161805 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 British Council Benevolent Fund do?
- The British Council Benevolent Fund's charitable purpose is the alleviation of financial hardship for British Council employees, both past and present, and their families, globally. The overriding criterion for assistance being immediate need and financial difficulty for example as a result of illness, bereavement, natural disaster such as earthquakes/floods or in areas of conflict.
- Does British Council Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Council 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 British Council Benevolent Fund?
- British Council Benevolent Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.