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title: "Spare 10 for Ben — check charity number 1205496 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Spare 10 for Ben a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205496. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Easington Village. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spare-10-for-ben
retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:07:48.268Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Spare 10 for Ben is a registered charity (number 1205496) 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 £56,859 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Spare 10 for Ben?

Registered charity number

1205496

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Easington Village

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£56,859

Website

[www.spare10forben.co.uk](http://www.spare10forben.co.uk/)

## What does Spare 10 for Ben do?

Spare 10 For Ben is a registered charity committed to promoting mental health and well-being. We achieve our charitable objectives by installing benches known as 'Ben Chairs', promoting mental well-being in public spaces, and by distributing mental well-being boxes, known as 'Ben Boxes' and organising Community Engagement Events.

## What causes is Spare 10 for Ben registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spare 10 for Ben yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spare 10 for Ben 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Spare 10 for Ben a legitimate charity?

Yes. Spare 10 for Ben is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205496) 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 Spare 10 for Ben's charity number?

Spare 10 for Ben's charity number is 1205496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1205496?

Search 1205496 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 Spare 10 for Ben do?

Spare 10 For Ben is a registered charity committed to promoting mental health and well-being. We achieve our charitable objectives by installing benches known as 'Ben Chairs', promoting mental well-being in public spaces, and by distributing mental well-being boxes, known as 'Ben Boxes' and organising Community Engagement Events.

Does Spare 10 for Ben have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spare 10 for Ben. 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 Spare 10 for Ben?

Spare 10 for Ben's website is http://www.spare10forben.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/1205496).