--- title: "Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund — check charity number 257178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257178. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burwell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cambridge-instrument-company-limited-benefit-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:22:32.227Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund is a registered charity (number 257178) 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. 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 Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund? Registered charity number 257178 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Burwell ## What does Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund do? To give assistance, in times of hardship, to persons who were employed by Cambridge Instrument Company prior to 4th July 1968. ## What causes is Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit 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=cambridge-instrument-company-limited-benefit-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257178) 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 Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund's charity number? Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund's charity number is 257178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257178? Search 257178 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 Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund do? To give assistance, in times of hardship, to persons who were employed by Cambridge Instrument Company prior to 4th July 1968. Does Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit 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 Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit Fund? Cambridge Instrument Company Limited Benefit 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](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/257178).