--- title: "The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund — check charity number 288164 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288164. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 36 North Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-douglas-nash-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:00:02.886Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 288164) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,979 (year ending 2019-11-01). 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 Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 288164 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 36 North Park Latest income (year ending 2019-11-01) £5,979 ## What does The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund do? helping widows of the Sirius Lodge No. 4996 ## What causes is The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Douglas Nash 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=the-douglas-nash-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288164) 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 Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund's charity number? The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund's charity number is 288164. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288164? Search 288164 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 Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund do? helping widows of the Sirius Lodge No. 4996 Does The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Douglas Nash 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 The Douglas Nash Benevolent Fund? The Douglas Nash 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/288164).