--- title: "The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland — charity 208145 | CharityCompare" description: "The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and… (charity 208145). Check registration and accounts." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-benevolent-fund-of-the-national-association-of-group-secretaries-of-the-farmers-unions-of-england-and-wales-northern-ireland-and-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-07T19:29:19.525Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 208145 BF # The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=208145&subId=0) Work at The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-benevolent-fund-of-the-national-association-of-group-secretaries-of-the-farmers-unions-of-england-and-wales-northern-ireland-and-scotland&type=claim&name=The%20Benevolent%20Fund%20of%20the%20National%20Association%20of%20Group%20Secretaries%20of%20the%20Farmers) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £18,151 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £18,225 Registered charity number 208145 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Harbour House Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Quick answer The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland (number 208145) 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 The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland do? The benevolent fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers Unions of England and Wales, Scotland and Ulster exists to offer financial assistance to existing and retired Group Secretaries who contribute or have contributed to the fund. Assistance is also offered to the dependents of the subscriber. The aim is to offer financial assistance to those in financial difficulty on Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland Answers The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 24 July 1962 Also known as Nags Benevolent Fund Previous names on the register The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups. **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 The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-benevolent-fund-of-the-national-association-of-group-secretaries-of-the-farmers-unions-of-england-and-wales-northern-ireland-and-scotland&type=claim&name=The%20Benevolent%20Fund%20of%20the%20National%20Association%20of%20Group%20Secretaries%20of%20the%20Farmers) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland as a registered charity (number 208145) 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 The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland's charity number? The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland's charity number is 208145. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208145? Search 208145 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 The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland do? The benevolent fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers Unions of England and Wales, Scotland and Ulster exists to offer financial assistance to existing and retired Group Secretaries who contribute or have contributed to the fund. Assistance is also offered to the dependents of the subscriber. The aim is to offer financial assistance to those in financial difficulty on Does The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. 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 The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland? The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland 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 The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland? The register records The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland's trustees paid? The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland previously called? The register lists this previous name for The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland: The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales. When was The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland registered as a charity? The Benevolent Fund of the National Association of Group Secretaries of the Farmers' Unions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland was entered on the register on 24 July 1962. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=208145&subId=0).