--- title: "Marie Celeste Benefaction — check charity number 205400 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Marie Celeste Benefaction a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 205400. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Ottershaw. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/marie-celeste-benefaction retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:00:06.357Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Marie Celeste Benefaction is a registered charity (number 205400) 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 £28 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Marie Celeste Benefaction? Registered charity number 205400 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ottershaw Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £28 ## What does Marie Celeste Benefaction do? Benefit of sick and poor of Ottershaw ## What causes is Marie Celeste Benefaction registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Marie Celeste Benefaction yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Marie Celeste Benefaction 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=marie-celeste-benefaction&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Marie Celeste Benefaction a legitimate charity? Yes. Marie Celeste Benefaction is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 205400) 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 Marie Celeste Benefaction's charity number? Marie Celeste Benefaction's charity number is 205400. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 205400? Search 205400 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 Marie Celeste Benefaction do? Benefit of sick and poor of Ottershaw Does Marie Celeste Benefaction have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Marie Celeste Benefaction. 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 Marie Celeste Benefaction? Marie Celeste Benefaction 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/205400).