--- title: "The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest — check charity number 200524 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 200524. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Peninsula Barracks. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-benjamin-wilson-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:05:10.569Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest is a registered charity (number 200524) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £26,880 (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 The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest? Registered charity number 200524 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Peninsula Barracks Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £26,880 ## What does The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest do? The relief of persons who are in need, hardship or distress, in the following order of priority: former officers of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants, members or former members of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants. Grants are made to deserving families and widows. Grants are also made to individuals and institutions. ## What causes is The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest 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=the-charles-benjamin-wilson-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 200524) 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 The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest's charity number? The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest's charity number is 200524. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 200524? Search 200524 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 The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest do? The relief of persons who are in need, hardship or distress, in the following order of priority: former officers of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants, members or former members of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants. Grants are made to deserving families and widows. Grants are also made to individuals and institutions. Does The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest. 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 The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest? The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest 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/200524).