Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Charity of Thomas Benson as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 254017
Charity of Thomas Benson
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Charity of Thomas Benson is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Charity of Thomas Benson?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £215
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £130
- Registered charity number
- 254017
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Little Corby
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Charity of Thomas Benson (number 254017) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Charity of Thomas Benson do?
Distributing gifts to the sick and those in need residing in the Parish of St. Cuthbert with St Mary, Carlisle or on the electoral role of St Cuthbert with Mary's Church.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charity of Thomas Benson
Answers Charity of Thomas Benson gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Cumbria
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Charity of Thomas Benson registered for?
General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of Thomas Benson yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Charity of Thomas Benson. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Charity of Thomas Benson?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charity of Thomas Benson a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Charity of Thomas Benson as a registered charity (number 254017) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Charity of Thomas Benson's charity number?
- Charity of Thomas Benson's charity number is 254017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 254017?
- Search 254017 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 Charity of Thomas Benson do?
- Distributing gifts to the sick and those in need residing in the Parish of St. Cuthbert with St Mary, Carlisle or on the electoral role of St Cuthbert with Mary's Church.
- Does Charity of Thomas Benson have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Thomas Benson. 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 Charity of Thomas Benson?
- Charity of Thomas Benson does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Charity of Thomas Benson?
- The register does not record Charity of Thomas Benson as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Charity of Thomas Benson registered as a charity?
- Charity of Thomas Benson was entered on the register on 25 October 1967.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.