Is Mas Pta a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Mas Pta as a registered charity (number 281116) 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 Mas Pta's charity number?

Mas Pta's charity number is 281116. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 281116?

Search 281116 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 Mas Pta have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mas Pta. 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 Mas Pta?

Mas Pta's website listed in our register data is http://www.maschool.org.uk. 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.

What was Mas Pta previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Mas Pta: Friends of Matthew Arnold School; Matthew Arnold - Home School Association.

When was Mas Pta registered as a charity?

Mas Pta was entered on the register on 10 October 1980.

Registered charity · No. 281116

Mas Pta

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Mas Pta is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Mas Pta?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £5,276
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £14,193
Registered charity number: 281116
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Arnolds Way
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.maschool.org.uk

Quick answer

Mas Pta (number 281116) 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 Mas Pta do?

The Matthew Arnold School Parent Teacher Association (MAS PTA) raises funds to advance the educationof pupils in the Matthew Arnold School, Oxford. The PTA raises funds at school events such as quiz nights, concerts and school drama productions. Funds raised go back to the school to benefit the children and support the school community.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mas Pta

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 October 1980
Previous names on the register: Friends of Matthew Arnold School; Matthew Arnold - Home School Association
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: 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 Mas Pta registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Mas Pta yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mas Pta. 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 Mas Pta?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mas Pta a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Mas Pta as a registered charity (number 281116) 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 Mas Pta's charity number?: Mas Pta's charity number is 281116. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 281116?: Search 281116 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 Mas Pta do?: The Matthew Arnold School Parent Teacher Association (MAS PTA) raises funds to advance the educationof pupils in the Matthew Arnold School, Oxford. The PTA raises funds at school events such as quiz nights, concerts and school drama productions. Funds raised go back to the school to benefit the children and support the school community.
Does Mas Pta have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mas Pta. 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 Mas Pta?: Mas Pta's website listed in our register data is http://www.maschool.org.uk. 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 Mas Pta?: The register does not record Mas Pta as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Mas Pta previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Mas Pta: Friends of Matthew Arnold School; Matthew Arnold - Home School Association.
When was Mas Pta registered as a charity?: Mas Pta was entered on the register on 10 October 1980.

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.