--- title: "Social Workers Benevolent Trust — check charity number 262889 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Social Workers Benevolent Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 262889. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Wellesley House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/social-workers-benevolent-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:14:18.696Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Social Workers Benevolent Trust is a registered charity (number 262889) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £96,055 (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 Social Workers Benevolent Trust? Registered charity number 262889 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wellesley House Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £96,055 Website [www.swbt.org.uk](http://www.swbt.org.uk/) ## What does Social Workers Benevolent Trust do? Helps social workers who are experiencing financial difficulties because of sickness, bereavement, family difficulties, increasing frailty or sudden catastrophe. ## What causes is Social Workers Benevolent Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Social Workers Benevolent Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Social Workers Benevolent Trust 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=social-workers-benevolent-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.swbt.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Social Workers Benevolent Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Social Workers Benevolent Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262889) 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 Social Workers Benevolent Trust's charity number? Social Workers Benevolent Trust's charity number is 262889. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 262889? Search 262889 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 Social Workers Benevolent Trust do? Helps social workers who are experiencing financial difficulties because of sickness, bereavement, family difficulties, increasing frailty or sudden catastrophe. Does Social Workers Benevolent Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Social Workers Benevolent Trust. 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 Social Workers Benevolent Trust? Social Workers Benevolent Trust's website is http://www.swbt.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/262889).