--- title: "Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association — check charity number 294969 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 294969. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Biggleswade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welwyn-garden-city-masonic-benevolent-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:45:31.562Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association is a registered charity (number 294969) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £3,637 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association? Registered charity number 294969 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Biggleswade Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £3,637 ## What does Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association do? Receives donations from members of the Association (all being Freemasons) and then distributes them to charities (whether or not registered) at the direction of the members.The recipients may be individuals, charitable organisations, hospices, hospitals, churches, old peoples homes, special schools, disaster appeals and the like. ## What causes is Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association 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=welwyn-garden-city-masonic-benevolent-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 294969) 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 Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association's charity number? Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association's charity number is 294969. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 294969? Search 294969 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 Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association do? Receives donations from members of the Association (all being Freemasons) and then distributes them to charities (whether or not registered) at the direction of the members.The recipients may be individuals, charitable organisations, hospices, hospitals, churches, old peoples homes, special schools, disaster appeals and the like. Does Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association. 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 Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association? Welwyn Garden City Masonic Benevolent Association 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/294969).