Is The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund as a registered charity (number 247967) 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 Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund's charity number?

The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund's charity number is 247967. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 247967?

Search 247967 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.

Does The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial 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 The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund?

The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.midland-unitarian-association.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund: Bequest of James Gittins Chidlaw.

When was The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund registered as a charity?

The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund was entered on the register on 26 May 1966.

Registered charity · No. 247967

The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,736
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,500
Registered charity number: 247967
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 31 Ryland Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.midland-unitarian-association.org.uk

Quick answer

The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund (number 247967) 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 Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund do?

THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE TO MAKE GRANTS TOWARDS THE COST OF HOLIDAYS & CONVALESCENT TREATMENT TO PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM AS CONSTIUTED FROM TIME TO TIME AND WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILES THEREOF

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund

Answers The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 May 1966
Also known as: Benton and Chidlaw Fund
Previous names on the register: Bequest of James Gittins Chidlaw
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund. 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

What should you check before donating to The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund?

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 · Explore rated charities

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 Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund as a registered charity (number 247967) 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 Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund's charity number?: The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund's charity number is 247967. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 247967?: Search 247967 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 Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund do?: THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE TO MAKE GRANTS TOWARDS THE COST OF HOLIDAYS & CONVALESCENT TREATMENT TO PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM AS CONSTIUTED FROM TIME TO TIME AND WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILES THEREOF
Does The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial 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 The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund?: The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.midland-unitarian-association.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund?: The register does not record The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund: Bequest of James Gittins Chidlaw.
When was The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund registered as a charity?: The Benton and Chidlaw Memorial Fund was entered on the register on 26 May 1966.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.