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title: "Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund — check charity number 280153 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280153. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chichester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lodge-of-union-no-38-benevolent-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:29:14.380Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 280153) 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 £7,422 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund?

Registered charity number

280153

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chichester

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£7,422

## What does Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund do?

All income is for the benefit of the three principle masonic charities i.e. R.M.B.I., N.M.S.F., and girls & boys educational trust.

## What causes is Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lodge of Union No 38 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280153) 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 Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund's charity number?

Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund's charity number is 280153. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280153?

Search 280153 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 Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund do?

All income is for the benefit of the three principle masonic charities i.e. R.M.B.I., N.M.S.F., and girls & boys educational trust.

Does Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lodge of Union No 38 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 Lodge of Union No 38 Benevolent Fund?

Lodge of Union No 38 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/280153).