--- title: "Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund — check charity number 201777 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 201777. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in The Crown Medical Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somerset-local-medical-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:17:08.271Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 201777) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £26,000 (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 Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 201777 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Crown Medical Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £26,000 Website [www.somersetlmc.co.uk](http://www.somersetlmc.co.uk/) ## What does Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund do? To apply the income of the fund:1. For the assistance or relief of need of any medical practitioner who has practised in Somerset, or his or her immediate dependents.2. To support the costs of the medical training of the child of such a practitioner3. To contribute to such other medical charities as the trustees shall see fit. ## What causes is Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somerset Local Medical 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=somerset-local-medical-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.somersetlmc.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 201777) 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 Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund's charity number? Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund's charity number is 201777. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 201777? Search 201777 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 Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund do? To apply the income of the fund:1. For the assistance or relief of need of any medical practitioner who has practised in Somerset, or his or her immediate dependents.2. To support the costs of the medical training of the child of such a practitioner3. To contribute to such other medical charities as the trustees shall see fit. Does Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somerset Local Medical 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 Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund? Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.somersetlmc.co.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/201777).