--- title: "Western Gazette Benevolent Fund — check charity number 259854 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Western Gazette Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259854. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Yeovil. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/western-gazette-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:16.178Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Western Gazette Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 259854) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £10,934 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Western Gazette Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 259854 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Yeovil Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,934 ## What does Western Gazette Benevolent Fund do? The sole objective of the fund is to provide funds for the benefit of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, who are or have been members of staff of the Western Gazette Company Limited and their dependants, or who are dependants of the said staff. ## What causes is Western Gazette Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Gazette Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Western Gazette 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=western-gazette-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Western Gazette Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Western Gazette Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259854) 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 Western Gazette Benevolent Fund's charity number? Western Gazette Benevolent Fund's charity number is 259854. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 259854? Search 259854 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 Western Gazette Benevolent Fund do? The sole objective of the fund is to provide funds for the benefit of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, who are or have been members of staff of the Western Gazette Company Limited and their dependants, or who are dependants of the said staff. Does Western Gazette Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Gazette 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 Western Gazette Benevolent Fund? Western Gazette 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/259854).