--- title: "Charity of Thomas Benson — check charity number 254017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of Thomas Benson a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 254017. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Little Corby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-thomas-benson retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:52.838Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of Thomas Benson is a registered charity (number 254017) 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 £212 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Charity of Thomas Benson? Registered charity number 254017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Little Corby Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £212 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of Thomas Benson 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=charity-of-thomas-benson&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of Thomas Benson a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of Thomas Benson is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 254017) 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 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. 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/254017).