--- title: "Hackney Benevolent Pension Society — check charity number 212731 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hackney Benevolent Pension Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 212731. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hackney-benevolent-pension-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:13:38.462Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hackney Benevolent Pension Society is a registered charity (number 212731) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,963 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Hackney Benevolent Pension Society? Registered charity number 212731 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,963 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hackney Benevolent Pension Society 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=hackney-benevolent-pension-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hackney Benevolent Pension Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Hackney Benevolent Pension Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 212731) 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 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. 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/212731).