--- title: "Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales — check charity number 208514 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208514. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Coychurch Road,. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/masonic-benevolent-fund-of-south-wales retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:07:58.451Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales is a registered charity (number 208514) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £168,386 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales? Registered charity number 208514 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Coychurch Road, Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £168,386 Website [southwalesmason.com](http://southwalesmason.com/) ## What does Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales do? To assist the education and advancement of the children of distressed or deceased Freemasons in the province; to assist widows of such Freemasons; to assist old, infirm and distressed Freemasons; to subscribe to recognised Masonic charitable organisations; to donate to non Masonic charities. ## What causes is Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales 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=masonic-benevolent-fund-of-south-wales&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://southwalesmason.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales a legitimate charity? Yes. Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208514) 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 Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales's charity number? Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales's charity number is 208514. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208514? Search 208514 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 Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales do? To assist the education and advancement of the children of distressed or deceased Freemasons in the province; to assist widows of such Freemasons; to assist old, infirm and distressed Freemasons; to subscribe to recognised Masonic charitable organisations; to donate to non Masonic charities. Does Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales. 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 Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales? Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales's website is http://southwalesmason.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/208514).