Is Maeldune Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maeldune Trust as a registered charity (number 1214395) 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 Maeldune Trust's charity number?

Maeldune Trust's charity number is 1214395. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214395?

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Does Maeldune Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maeldune Trust. 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 Maeldune Trust?

Maeldune Trust's website listed in our register data is https://maelduneheritagecentre.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Maeldune Trust registered as a charity?

Maeldune Trust was entered on the register on 4 August 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1214395CIO

Maeldune Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Maeldune Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Maeldune Trust?

Registered charity number: 1214395
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Market Hill
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: maelduneheritagecentre.org

Quick answer

Maeldune Trust (number 1214395) 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 Maeldune Trust do?

The Trust promotes the arts and the history of Maldon and the surrounding area in the Maeldune Heritage Centre . It does this by displaying historical artefacts, including the Maldon Embroidery, and with audio-visual displays about the area. In addition it regularly displays work by local artists at the Centre.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maeldune Trust

Answers Maeldune Trust 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 Maeldune Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 August 2025
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Maeldune Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maeldune Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Maeldune Trust. 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 Maeldune Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maeldune Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maeldune Trust as a registered charity (number 1214395) 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 Maeldune Trust's charity number?: Maeldune Trust's charity number is 1214395. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1214395?: Search 1214395 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 Maeldune Trust do?: The Trust promotes the arts and the history of Maldon and the surrounding area in the Maeldune Heritage Centre . It does this by displaying historical artefacts, including the Maldon Embroidery, and with audio-visual displays about the area. In addition it regularly displays work by local artists at the Centre.
Does Maeldune Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maeldune Trust. 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 Maeldune Trust?: Maeldune Trust's website listed in our register data is https://maelduneheritagecentre.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Maeldune Trust?: The register does not record Maeldune Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Maeldune Trust registered as a charity?: Maeldune Trust was entered on the register on 4 August 2025.

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.