--- title: "John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund — check charity number 217875 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217875. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Watford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-carpenter-club-old-citizens-assn-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:27:09.179Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 217875) 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 £4,459 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 217875 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Watford Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £4,459 ## What does John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund do? THE PREVENTION AND ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY OF FORMER PUPILS AND STAFF OF THE CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL ## What causes is John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund 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=john-carpenter-club-old-citizens-assn-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217875) 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 John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund's charity number? John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund's charity number is 217875. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217875? Search 217875 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 John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund do? THE PREVENTION AND ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY OF FORMER PUPILS AND STAFF OF THE CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL Does John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) 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 John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund? John Carpenter Club (Old Citizens' Assn) Benevolent Fund 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/217875).