Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 309457
Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,372
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £0
- Registered charity number
- 309457
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Town Hall
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) (number 309457) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) do?
Educational trust, established in the late 18th century which provides grants to young persons under 25 years of age who are resident in the County of Wiltshire, but with a preference for those residing in the town of Devizes and who are in need of financial assistance.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)
Answers Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Devizes Town Trusts Committee (Bear Club Foundation)
- Previous names on the register
- Bear Club Foundation
- Where it says it operates
- Wiltshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) registered for?
Education/trainingAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) as a registered charity (number 309457) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)'s charity number?
- Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)'s charity number is 309457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 309457?
- Search 309457 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 Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) do?
- Educational trust, established in the late 18th century which provides grants to young persons under 25 years of age who are resident in the County of Wiltshire, but with a preference for those residing in the town of Devizes and who are in need of financial assistance.
- Does Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard). 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 Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)?
- Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)?
- The register does not record Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard): Bear Club Foundation.
- When was Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) registered as a charity?
- Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) was entered on the register on 28 December 1962.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.