--- title: "St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund — check charity number 225997 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 225997. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stocks Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-james-s-lodge-no-448-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:36:15.330Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 225997) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £11,357 (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 St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 225997 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stocks Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £11,357 ## What does St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund do? Donations to oyher charities and groups ## What causes is St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St James's Lodge No 448 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=st-james-s-lodge-no-448-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 225997) 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 St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund's charity number? St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund's charity number is 225997. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 225997? Search 225997 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 St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund do? Donations to oyher charities and groups Does St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St James's Lodge No 448 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 St James's Lodge No 448 Benevolent Fund? St James's Lodge No 448 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/225997).