--- title: "Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund — check charity number 245653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 245653. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Battle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rotary-club-of-hastings-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:22:47.869Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 245653) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £10,016 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 245653 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Battle Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £10,016 Website [www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=719](https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=719) ## What does Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund do? To assist the poor and needy in Hastings (whether they be residents of or visitors to the locality), and the same for the benefit of such other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Trustees shall from time to time direct. ## What causes is Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rotary Club of Hastings 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=rotary-club-of-hastings-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=719) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 245653) 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 Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund's charity number? Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund's charity number is 245653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 245653? Search 245653 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 Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund do? To assist the poor and needy in Hastings (whether they be residents of or visitors to the locality), and the same for the benefit of such other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Trustees shall from time to time direct. Does Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rotary Club of Hastings 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 Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund? Rotary Club of Hastings Benevolent Fund's website is https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=719 — 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/245653).