Is Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest as a registered charity (number 1109489) 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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest's charity number?

Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest's charity number is 1109489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1109489?

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Does Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest?

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When was Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest registered as a charity?

Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest was entered on the register on 17 May 2005.

Registered charity · No. 1109489

Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-23: £3,174
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-23: £1,368
Registered charity number: 1109489
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stoney Stanton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest (number 1109489) 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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest do?

All monies raised are to go towards purchasing both medical equipment needed in the PICU at Glenfield Hospital and to purchase gifts & equipment for children with medical conditions in the Leicestershire area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest

Answers Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest 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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 May 2005
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.

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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest as a registered charity (number 1109489) 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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest's charity number?: Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest's charity number is 1109489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1109489?: Search 1109489 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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest do?: All monies raised are to go towards purchasing both medical equipment needed in the PICU at Glenfield Hospital and to purchase gifts & equipment for children with medical conditions in the Leicestershire area.
Does Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest. 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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest?: Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest 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 Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest?: The register does not record Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest registered as a charity?: Matthew Needhams Treasure Chest was entered on the register on 17 May 2005.

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.