--- title: "Ministers Benevolent Society — check charity number 219049 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ministers Benevolent Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 219049. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Winchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ministers-benevolent-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:10:03.782Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ministers Benevolent Society is a registered charity (number 219049) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £39,967 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Ministers Benevolent Society? Registered charity number 219049 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Winchester Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £39,967 ## What does Ministers Benevolent Society do? To help elderly and infirm unitarian ministers and their families; and for the aid of spouses, widow(ers) and families of any such ministers as may be suffering from ill health or be left without adequate means of support. ## What causes is Ministers Benevolent Society registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ministers Benevolent Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ministers Benevolent Society 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=ministers-benevolent-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ministers Benevolent Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Ministers Benevolent Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 219049) 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 Ministers Benevolent Society's charity number? Ministers Benevolent Society's charity number is 219049. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 219049? Search 219049 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 Ministers Benevolent Society do? To help elderly and infirm unitarian ministers and their families; and for the aid of spouses, widow(ers) and families of any such ministers as may be suffering from ill health or be left without adequate means of support. Does Ministers Benevolent Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ministers Benevolent Society. 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 Ministers Benevolent Society? Ministers Benevolent Society 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/219049).