--- title: "British Dental Association Benevolent Fund — check charity number 208146 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Dental Association Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208146. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stafford House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-dental-association-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:52.541Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Dental Association Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 208146) 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 £399,704 (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 British Dental Association Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 208146 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stafford House Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £399,704 Website [www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk](http://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/) ## What does British Dental Association Benevolent Fund do? The object of the Charity is to give financial or other help when practicable to such necessitous persons resident in the UK who in the opinion of the Board of Trustees may be deserving of assistance and: a. whose names are or have been on the Dentists Register of the UK; orb. are students at UK dental schools; orc. is someone who was entitled to work (through qualification, registration or ## What causes is British Dental Association Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Dental Association Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Dental Association 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=british-dental-association-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Dental Association Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. British Dental Association Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208146) 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 Dental Association Benevolent Fund's charity number? British Dental Association Benevolent Fund's charity number is 208146. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208146? Search 208146 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 Dental Association Benevolent Fund do? The object of the Charity is to give financial or other help when practicable to such necessitous persons resident in the UK who in the opinion of the Board of Trustees may be deserving of assistance and: a. whose names are or have been on the Dentists Register of the UK; orb. are students at UK dental schools; orc. is someone who was entitled to work (through qualification, registration or Does British Dental Association Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Dental Association 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 Dental Association Benevolent Fund? British Dental Association Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.bdabenevolentfund.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/208146).