--- title: "Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund — check charity number 255376 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 255376. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Moors. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/polytechnic-lodge-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:52.686Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 255376) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,312 (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 Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 255376 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Moors Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £2,312 Website [www.polytechnic.freemasons.london](http://www.polytechnic.freemasons.london/) ## What does Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund do? Provides grants to Masonic and non Masonic Charities. Also to groups working with the sick, disabled or elderly who hold registered charity status. Occasionally provides financial assistance to current and former members or their family who have met with adversity and who are unable to obtain support from any other service. ## What causes is Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent 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=polytechnic-lodge-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.polytechnic.freemasons.london/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 255376) 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 Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund's charity number? Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund's charity number is 255376. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 255376? Search 255376 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 Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund do? Provides grants to Masonic and non Masonic Charities. Also to groups working with the sick, disabled or elderly who hold registered charity status. Occasionally provides financial assistance to current and former members or their family who have met with adversity and who are unable to obtain support from any other service. Does Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent 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 Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund? Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.polytechnic.freemasons.london — 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/255376).