Is Maidstone Relief in Need Charities a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maidstone Relief in Need Charities as a registered charity (number 210539) 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities's charity number?

Maidstone Relief in Need Charities's charity number is 210539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 210539?

Search 210539 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Maidstone Relief in Need Charities?

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When was Maidstone Relief in Need Charities registered as a charity?

Maidstone Relief in Need Charities was entered on the register on 22 September 1962.

Registered charity · No. 210539

Maidstone Relief in Need Charities

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Maidstone Relief in Need Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Maidstone Relief in Need Charities?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,133
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 210539
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Maidstone House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Maidstone Relief in Need Charities (number 210539) 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities do?

To relieve, either generally or individually, persons resident in the former Borough of Maidstone who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maidstone Relief in Need Charities

Answers Maidstone Relief in Need Charities 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 September 1962
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

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.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 210539. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is Maidstone Relief in Need Charities registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maidstone Relief in Need Charities yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Maidstone Relief in Need Charities. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maidstone Relief in Need Charities a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maidstone Relief in Need Charities as a registered charity (number 210539) 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities's charity number?: Maidstone Relief in Need Charities's charity number is 210539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 210539?: Search 210539 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities do?: To relieve, either generally or individually, persons resident in the former Borough of Maidstone who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Does Maidstone Relief in Need Charities have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maidstone Relief in Need Charities. 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities?: Maidstone Relief in Need Charities 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 Maidstone Relief in Need Charities?: The register does not record Maidstone Relief in Need Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Maidstone Relief in Need Charities registered as a charity?: Maidstone Relief in Need Charities was entered on the register on 22 September 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.