Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Western Power Benevolent Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 900589
Western Power Benevolent Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Western Power Benevolent Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include other charitable purposes.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Western Power Benevolent Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31
- £6,666
- Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31
- £17,795
- Registered charity number
- 900589
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Avonbank
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Western Power Benevolent Society (number 900589) 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 Western Power Benevolent Society do?
To assist pensioners and employees within the company only.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Western Power Benevolent Society
Answers Western Power Benevolent Society 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Bensoc
- Previous names on the register
- South Western Electricity Benevolent Society
- Where it says it operates
- Devon · Somerset · Bristol City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: 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 Western Power Benevolent Society registered for?
Other Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Power Benevolent Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Western Power Benevolent Society. 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 Western Power Benevolent Society?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Western Power Benevolent Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Western Power Benevolent Society as a registered charity (number 900589) 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 Western Power Benevolent Society's charity number?
- Western Power Benevolent Society's charity number is 900589. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 900589?
- Search 900589 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 Western Power Benevolent Society do?
- To assist pensioners and employees within the company only.
- Does Western Power Benevolent Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Power Benevolent Society. 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 Western Power Benevolent Society?
- Western Power Benevolent Society 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 Western Power Benevolent Society?
- The register does not record Western Power Benevolent Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Western Power Benevolent Society previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Western Power Benevolent Society: South Western Electricity Benevolent Society.
- When was Western Power Benevolent Society registered as a charity?
- Western Power Benevolent Society was entered on the register on 13 July 1990.
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.