--- title: "Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund — check charity number 288829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288829. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Jubilee Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-of-england-guild-of-vergers-somerset-and-avon-branch-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:41:49.676Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 288829) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £10 (year ending 2022-12-31). 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 Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 288829 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Jubilee Court Latest income (year ending 2022-12-31) £10 ## What does Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund do? The care of all who give their time as vergers and other volunteers within the Church of England. ## What causes is Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, 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=church-of-england-guild-of-vergers-somerset-and-avon-branch-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288829) 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 Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund's charity number? Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund's charity number is 288829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288829? Search 288829 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 Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund do? The care of all who give their time as vergers and other volunteers within the Church of England. Does Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, 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 Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, Benevolent Fund? Church of England Guild of Vergers, Somerset and Avon Branch, 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/288829).