--- title: "West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund — check charity number 1186628 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186628. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Guardian House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-midlands-police-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:44:43.656Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 1186628) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £323,223 (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 West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 1186628 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Guardian House Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £323,223 Website [www.wmpben.co.uk](http://www.wmpben.co.uk/) ## What does West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund do? The benevolent fund provides grants to serving and retired police officers and serving and retired employees of the West Midlands Police and any other Qualifying Police Organisations suffering from financial hardship or who have a charitable need. Also supports organisations associated with policing for eg, sponsorship of events or funding towards activities. ## What causes is West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Midlands Police 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=west-midlands-police-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wmpben.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186628) 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 West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund's charity number? West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1186628. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186628? Search 1186628 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 West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund do? The benevolent fund provides grants to serving and retired police officers and serving and retired employees of the West Midlands Police and any other Qualifying Police Organisations suffering from financial hardship or who have a charitable need. Also supports organisations associated with policing for eg, sponsorship of events or funding towards activities. Does West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Midlands Police 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 West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund? West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.wmpben.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1186628).