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Registered charity · No. 259583

Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund

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Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£3,767
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£9,047
Registered charity number
259583
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Ashtead
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund (number 259583) 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 Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund do?

General charitable purposes for members of the Guild of Motoring Writers and their dependents

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund

Answers Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent 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 records Guild of Motoring Writers 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Guild of Motoring Writers-Lombank Benevolent Fund
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: 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 Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number 259583) 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 Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund's charity number?
Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund's charity number is 259583. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 259583?
Search 259583 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 Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund do?
General charitable purposes for members of the Guild of Motoring Writers and their dependents
Does Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent 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 Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund?
Guild of Motoring Writers 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 Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund?
The register records Guild of Motoring Writers 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.
What was Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund: Guild of Motoring Writers-Lombank Benevolent Fund.
When was Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
Guild of Motoring Writers Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 8 October 1969.

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.