Is Hackney Benevolent Pension Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hackney Benevolent Pension Society as a registered charity (number 212731) 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society's charity number?

Hackney Benevolent Pension Society's charity number is 212731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 212731?

Search 212731 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.

Does Hackney Benevolent Pension Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hackney Benevolent Pension 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society?

Hackney Benevolent Pension Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Hackney Benevolent Pension Society registered as a charity?

Hackney Benevolent Pension Society was entered on the register on 6 December 1962.

Registered charity · No. 212731

Hackney Benevolent Pension Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hackney Benevolent Pension Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Hackney Benevolent Pension Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £2,963
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £1,917
Registered charity number: 212731
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Hackney Benevolent Pension Society (number 212731) 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society do?

At present we give two annual payments at Christmas and at the AGM in September) to needy pensioners in the Hackney area. Home visits are made to deliver these payments.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hackney Benevolent Pension Society

Answers Hackney Benevolent Pension 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Hackney Benevolent Pension Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 December 1962
Also known as: Hackney Benevolent Society
Where it says it operates: Hackney

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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hackney Benevolent Pension Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hackney Benevolent Pension 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hackney Benevolent Pension Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hackney Benevolent Pension Society as a registered charity (number 212731) 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society's charity number?: Hackney Benevolent Pension Society's charity number is 212731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 212731?: Search 212731 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society do?: At present we give two annual payments at Christmas and at the AGM in September) to needy pensioners in the Hackney area. Home visits are made to deliver these payments.
Does Hackney Benevolent Pension Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hackney Benevolent Pension 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society?: Hackney Benevolent Pension 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society?: The register does not record Hackney Benevolent Pension Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hackney Benevolent Pension Society registered as a charity?: Hackney Benevolent Pension Society was entered on the register on 6 December 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.