--- title: "Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds — check charity number 229322 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 229322. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Portsmouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wayfarers-lodge-benevolent-funds retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:52.232Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds is a registered charity (number 229322) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £5,584 (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 Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds? Registered charity number 229322 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Portsmouth Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,584 ## What does Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds do? COLLECTING AND DISPENSING CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO MASONIC AND NON-MASONIC ORGANISATIONS ## What causes is Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds 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=wayfarers-lodge-benevolent-funds&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds a legitimate charity? Yes. Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 229322) 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 Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds's charity number? Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds's charity number is 229322. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 229322? Search 229322 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 Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds do? COLLECTING AND DISPENSING CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO MASONIC AND NON-MASONIC ORGANISATIONS Does Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds. 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 Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds? Wayfarers Lodge Benevolent Funds 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/229322).