--- title: "Coal Trade Benevolent Association — check charity number 212688 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Coal Trade Benevolent Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 212688. Education/training charity based in 156 Caledonian Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/coal-trade-benevolent-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:26:22.276Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Coal Trade Benevolent Association is a registered charity (number 212688) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £442,316 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Coal Trade Benevolent Association? Registered charity number 212688 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 156 Caledonian Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £442,316 Website [www.coaltradebenevolent.org.uk](http://www.coaltradebenevolent.org.uk/) ## What does Coal Trade Benevolent Association do? The provision of relief for former non manual employees in the coal industry, their widows and where appropriate their families. ## What causes is Coal Trade Benevolent Association registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Coal Trade Benevolent Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Coal Trade Benevolent Association 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=coal-trade-benevolent-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.coaltradebenevolent.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Coal Trade Benevolent Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Coal Trade Benevolent Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 212688) 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 Coal Trade Benevolent Association's charity number? Coal Trade Benevolent Association's charity number is 212688. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 212688? Search 212688 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 Coal Trade Benevolent Association do? The provision of relief for former non manual employees in the coal industry, their widows and where appropriate their families. Does Coal Trade Benevolent Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coal Trade Benevolent Association. 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 Coal Trade Benevolent Association? Coal Trade Benevolent Association's website is http://www.coaltradebenevolent.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/212688).