--- title: "The Company of Lightmongers General Charities — check charity number 278022 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Company of Lightmongers General Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278022. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-company-of-lightmongers-general-charities retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:01:47.138Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Company of Lightmongers General Charities is a registered charity (number 278022) 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; disability. 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 Company of Lightmongers General Charities? Registered charity number 278022 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Croydon ## What does The Company of Lightmongers General Charities do? City of London Livery Company's fund raising activities, including functions, deeds of Covenant with Company members, and dividends & interest from investments.Main area of donations to charities concerned with the blind and the deaf. ## What causes is The Company of Lightmongers General Charities registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Company of Lightmongers General Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Company of Lightmongers General Charities 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-company-of-lightmongers-general-charities&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Company of Lightmongers General Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. The Company of Lightmongers General Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278022) 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 Company of Lightmongers General Charities's charity number? The Company of Lightmongers General Charities's charity number is 278022. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278022? Search 278022 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 Company of Lightmongers General Charities do? City of London Livery Company's fund raising activities, including functions, deeds of Covenant with Company members, and dividends & interest from investments.Main area of donations to charities concerned with the blind and the deaf. Does The Company of Lightmongers General Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Company of Lightmongers General Charities. 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 Company of Lightmongers General Charities? The Company of Lightmongers General Charities 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/278022).