--- title: "The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund — check charity number 263274 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263274. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bracknell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-harlowbury-lodge-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:46:11.944Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 263274) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £62 (year ending 2021-09-30). 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 Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 263274 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bracknell Latest income (year ending 2021-09-30) £62 ## What does The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund do? Members and members of other masonic lodges meet and make donations to charity collection ## What causes is The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Harlowbury Lodge 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-harlowbury-lodge-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263274) 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 Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund's charity number? The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund's charity number is 263274. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263274? Search 263274 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 Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund do? Members and members of other masonic lodges meet and make donations to charity collection Does The Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Harlowbury Lodge 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 Harlowbury Lodge Benevolent Fund? The Harlowbury Lodge 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/263274).