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title: "Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) — check charity number 309457 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309457. Education/training charity based in Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bear-club-foundation-charity-of-james-maynard
retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:09:41.996Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) is a registered charity (number 309457) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,372 (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 Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard)?

Registered charity number

309457

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Town Hall

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,372

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bear Club Foundation (Charity of James Maynard) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309457) 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 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.

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/309457).