--- title: "Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund — check charity number 1085053 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085053. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chippenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chippenham-and-district-provincial-grand-lodge-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:44:09.368Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 1085053) 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 £982 (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 Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 1085053 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Chippenham Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £982 ## What does Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund do? To relieve necessitous members,widows,orphans or dependants of deceased members, who are in necessitous circumstances. In Chippenham and District, Wiltshire. ## What causes is Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge 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=chippenham-and-district-provincial-grand-lodge-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085053) 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 Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund's charity number? Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1085053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085053? Search 1085053 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 Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund do? To relieve necessitous members,widows,orphans or dependants of deceased members, who are in necessitous circumstances. In Chippenham and District, Wiltshire. Does Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge 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 Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund? Chippenham and District Provincial Grand Lodge 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](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/1085053).