--- title: "Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association — check charity number 298576 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298576. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gippeswyk-lodge-no-4254-charities-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:32:23.793Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association is a registered charity (number 298576) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £16,468 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association? Registered charity number 298576 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ipswich Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,468 ## What does Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association do? To receive subscriptions, donations and bequests and to pay donations to any body or institution established for solely charitable purposes whether Masonic or non-Masonic, and to assist members of the Gippeswyk Lodge and the wives, children and other dependants of such persons being in need of financial assistance, by making grants or i n such other ways as the Trustees shall think fit. ## What causes is Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gippeswyk-lodge-no-4254-charities-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298576) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association's charity number? Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association's charity number is 298576. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 298576? Search 298576 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 Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association do? To receive subscriptions, donations and bequests and to pay donations to any body or institution established for solely charitable purposes whether Masonic or non-Masonic, and to assist members of the Gippeswyk Lodge and the wives, children and other dependants of such persons being in need of financial assistance, by making grants or i n such other ways as the Trustees shall think fit. Does Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association. 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 Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association? Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 Charities Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/298576).