--- title: "Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund — check charity number 294609 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 294609. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Mitcham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/michelham-lodge-benevolent-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:39:49.329Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund is a registered charity (number 294609) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £983 (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 Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund? Registered charity number 294609 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mitcham Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £983 ## What does Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund do? To apply both the capital and income to or for the relief of such poor and distressed Brother Masons, or their poor and distressed widows and children, and subject to a minimum of -ú500 being available for the above purpose, alternatively to or for the benefit of such Masonic Charities, or other Charitable Institutions, Societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time ## What causes is Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust 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=michelham-lodge-benevolent-trust-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 294609) 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 Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund's charity number? Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund's charity number is 294609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 294609? Search 294609 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 Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund do? To apply both the capital and income to or for the relief of such poor and distressed Brother Masons, or their poor and distressed widows and children, and subject to a minimum of -ú500 being available for the above purpose, alternatively to or for the benefit of such Masonic Charities, or other Charitable Institutions, Societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time Does Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust 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 Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund? Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust 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/294609).