Is Matchmothers.org a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Matchmothers.org as a registered charity (number 1116218) 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 Matchmothers.org's charity number?

Matchmothers.org's charity number is 1116218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1116218?

Search 1116218 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 Matchmothers.org have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matchmothers.org. 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 Matchmothers.org?

Matchmothers.org's website listed in our register data is http://www.matchmothers.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.

What was Matchmothers.org previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Matchmothers.org: Mothers Apart From Their Children.

When was Matchmothers.org registered as a charity?

Matchmothers.org was entered on the register on 26 September 2006.

Registered charity · No. 1116218

Matchmothers.org

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Matchmothers.org is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Matchmothers.org?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £9,007
Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £8,398
Registered charity number: 1116218
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Merley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.matchmothers.org

Quick answer

Matchmothers.org (number 1116218) 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 Matchmothers.org do?

MATCH offers non-judgmental support and information to mothers apart from their children in a wide variety of circumstances. Our members include those who are sharing parenting and those who have little or no contact. We believe that children have a basic human right to continue to be part of a loving, nurturing family network for life; no matter how many times that family re-makes itself.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Matchmothers.org

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 September 2006
Previous names on the register: Mothers Apart From Their Children
Where it says it operates: Liverpool City · Derbyshire · Hampshire · Isle of Wight · Bristol City · Cardiff · Halton · Bournemouth

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Matchmothers.org registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Matchmothers.org yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Matchmothers.org. 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 Matchmothers.org?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Matchmothers.org a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Matchmothers.org as a registered charity (number 1116218) 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 Matchmothers.org's charity number?: Matchmothers.org's charity number is 1116218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1116218?: Search 1116218 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 Matchmothers.org do?: MATCH offers non-judgmental support and information to mothers apart from their children in a wide variety of circumstances. Our members include those who are sharing parenting and those who have little or no contact. We believe that children have a basic human right to continue to be part of a loving, nurturing family network for life; no matter how many times that family re-makes itself.
Does Matchmothers.org have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matchmothers.org. 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 Matchmothers.org?: Matchmothers.org's website listed in our register data is http://www.matchmothers.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 Matchmothers.org?: The register does not record Matchmothers.org as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Matchmothers.org previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Matchmothers.org: Mothers Apart From Their Children.
When was Matchmothers.org registered as a charity?: Matchmothers.org was entered on the register on 26 September 2006.

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.