Is Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) as a registered charity (number 208891) 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)'s charity number?

Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)'s charity number is 208891. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 208891?

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Does Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church). 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)?

Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church): Zion Benevolent Fund.

Registered charity · No. 208891

Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £403
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £300
Registered charity number: 208891
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Bridgford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) (number 208891) 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) do?

Small grants are made to female individuals who are in need of financial assistance and who worship at Sherwood United Reformed Church.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)

Answers Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 November 1962
Also known as: Zion Fund
Previous names on the register: Zion Benevolent Fund
Where it says it operates: Nottingham City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church). 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) as a registered charity (number 208891) 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)'s charity number?: Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)'s charity number is 208891. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 208891?: Search 208891 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) do?: Small grants are made to female individuals who are in need of financial assistance and who worship at Sherwood United Reformed Church.
Does Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church). 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)?: Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) 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 Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church)?: The register does not record Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church): Zion Benevolent Fund.
When was Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) registered as a charity?: Zion Benevolent Fund (Sherwood United Reformed Church) was entered on the register on 30 November 1962.

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.