--- title: "Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund — check charity number 236078 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 236078. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shirley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-thomas-collins-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:21.778Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 236078) 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 £600 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 236078 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Shirley Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £600 ## What does Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund do? Makes grants to individuals ## What causes is Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir Thomas Collins 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=sir-thomas-collins-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 236078) 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 Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund's charity number? Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund's charity number is 236078. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 236078? Search 236078 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 Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund do? Makes grants to individuals Does Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Thomas Collins 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 Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund? Sir Thomas Collins Benevolent Fund 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/236078).