--- title: "Stortford Lodge No 409 — check charity number 1047422 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stortford Lodge No 409 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047422. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bishop's Stortford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stortford-lodge-no-409 retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:10:18.893Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stortford Lodge No 409 is a registered charity (number 1047422) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £3,930 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Stortford Lodge No 409? Registered charity number 1047422 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bishop's Stortford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,930 ## What does Stortford Lodge No 409 do? MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES. ## What causes is Stortford Lodge No 409 registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stortford Lodge No 409 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stortford Lodge No 409 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=stortford-lodge-no-409&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stortford Lodge No 409 a legitimate charity? Yes. Stortford Lodge No 409 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047422) 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 Stortford Lodge No 409's charity number? Stortford Lodge No 409's charity number is 1047422. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047422? Search 1047422 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 Stortford Lodge No 409 do? MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES. Does Stortford Lodge No 409 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stortford Lodge No 409. 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 Stortford Lodge No 409? Stortford Lodge No 409 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/1047422).