Is Lord Maynard's Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lord Maynard's Charity as a registered charity (number 278579) 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 Lord Maynard's Charity's charity number?

Lord Maynard's Charity's charity number is 278579. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278579?

Search 278579 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.

Does Lord Maynard's Charity have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Lord Maynard's Charity?

Lord Maynard's Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Lord Maynard's Charity registered as a charity?

Lord Maynard's Charity was entered on the register on 3 October 1979.

Registered charity · No. 278579

Lord Maynard's Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lord Maynard's Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Lord Maynard's Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £4,390
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £7,637
Registered charity number: 278579
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Vicarage Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Lord Maynard's Charity (number 278579) 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 Lord Maynard's Charity do?

Payment of grants to residents of Thaxted who are either families with three or more children under the age of 16 on the qualifying date, couples who were married in Thaxted Parish Church within the previous twelve months of the qualifying date, apprentices or students undertaking further education. Grants may also be made to Thaxted Parish Church for restoration of the church.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lord Maynard's Charity

Answers Lord Maynard's Charity 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Lord Maynard's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 October 1979
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Lord Maynard's Charity registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lord Maynard's Charity yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lord Maynard's Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lord Maynard's Charity as a registered charity (number 278579) 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 Lord Maynard's Charity's charity number?: Lord Maynard's Charity's charity number is 278579. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278579?: Search 278579 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 Lord Maynard's Charity do?: Payment of grants to residents of Thaxted who are either families with three or more children under the age of 16 on the qualifying date, couples who were married in Thaxted Parish Church within the previous twelve months of the qualifying date, apprentices or students undertaking further education. Grants may also be made to Thaxted Parish Church for restoration of the church.
Does Lord Maynard's Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lord Maynard's Charity. 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 Lord Maynard's Charity?: Lord Maynard's Charity 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 Lord Maynard's Charity?: The register does not record Lord Maynard's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Lord Maynard's Charity registered as a charity?: Lord Maynard's Charity was entered on the register on 3 October 1979.

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.