--- title: "Municipal General Charity — check charity number 217437 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Municipal General Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217437. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 48 Lombard Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/municipal-general-charity retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:49:26.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Municipal General Charity is a registered charity (number 217437) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £43,910 (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 Municipal General Charity? Registered charity number 217437 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 48 Lombard Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £43,910 ## What does Municipal General Charity do? Provide funding for the needy both individual and in groups ## What causes is Municipal General Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Municipal General Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Municipal General Charity 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=municipal-general-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Municipal General Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Municipal General Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217437) 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 Municipal General Charity's charity number? Municipal General Charity's charity number is 217437. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217437? Search 217437 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 Municipal General Charity do? Provide funding for the needy both individual and in groups Does Municipal General Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Municipal General Charity. 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 Municipal General Charity? Municipal General Charity 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/217437).