--- title: "Provision Trade Benevolent Institution — check charity number 209173 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Provision Trade Benevolent Institution a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209173. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 17 Clerkenwell Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/provision-trade-benevolent-institution retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:53:39.087Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Provision Trade Benevolent Institution is a registered charity (number 209173) 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 £56,071 (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 Provision Trade Benevolent Institution? Registered charity number 209173 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 17 Clerkenwell Green Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £56,071 Website [www.ptbi.org.uk](http://www.ptbi.org.uk/) ## What does Provision Trade Benevolent Institution do? To provide financial assistance to former employees of the provision and allied trades together with their surviving widows and widowers ## What causes is Provision Trade Benevolent Institution registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Provision Trade Benevolent Institution yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Provision Trade Benevolent Institution 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=provision-trade-benevolent-institution&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ptbi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Provision Trade Benevolent Institution a legitimate charity? Yes. Provision Trade Benevolent Institution is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209173) 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 Provision Trade Benevolent Institution's charity number? Provision Trade Benevolent Institution's charity number is 209173. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209173? Search 209173 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 Provision Trade Benevolent Institution do? To provide financial assistance to former employees of the provision and allied trades together with their surviving widows and widowers Does Provision Trade Benevolent Institution have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Provision Trade Benevolent Institution. 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 Provision Trade Benevolent Institution? Provision Trade Benevolent Institution's website is http://www.ptbi.org.uk — 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/209173).