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title: "Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund — check charity number 202161 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 202161. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Masonic Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-sussex-lodge-no-53-benevolent-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:18:07.439Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 202161) 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 £9,260 (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 Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund?

Registered charity number

202161

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Masonic Hall

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£9,260

Website

RoyalSussexno.53

## What does Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund do?

Masonic

## What causes is Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 202161) 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 Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund's charity number?

Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund's charity number is 202161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 202161?

Search 202161 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 Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund do?

Masonic

Does Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 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 Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund?

Royal Sussex Lodge No 53 Benevolent Fund's website is http://RoyalSussexno.53 — 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/202161).