The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund?
Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30
£19,739
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30
£8,168
Registered charity number
211562
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Quick answer
The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund (number 211562) 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 British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund do?
To relieve in cases of need, hardship and distress the following categories of persons:(a) Registered Tourist Guides having qualified for not less than one year;and, provided the Registered Guide has been qualified for not less than five years:(b) A spouse/partner (at the discretion of the Trustees) of a deceased Registered Guide;(c) Former or retired Registered Guides;
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund
Answers The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 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 British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund 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
The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Guild of Guide Lecturers Benevolent Fund; The Guild of Registered Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services.
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 British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund registered for?
General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund yet?
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Is The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number 211562) 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 British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund's charity number?
The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund's charity number is 211562. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 211562?
Search 211562 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 British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund do?
To relieve in cases of need, hardship and distress the following categories of persons:(a) Registered Tourist Guides having qualified for not less than one year;and, provided the Registered Guide has been qualified for not less than five years:(b) A spouse/partner (at the discretion of the Trustees) of a deceased Registered Guide;(c) Former or retired Registered Guides;
Does The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund?
The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund 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 British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund?
The register records The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund 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 British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund's trustees paid?
The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund previously called?
The register lists these previous names for The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund: The Guild of Guide Lecturers Benevolent Fund; The Guild of Registered Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund.
When was The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The British Guild of Tourist Guides Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 8 February 1963.