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Media Matters for Women UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, economic/community development/employment.
Media Matters for Women UK (number 1185508) 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 Media Matters for Women UK do?
MMW UK works to empower socially and economically disadvantaged women and girls in Africa by supporting the establishment of innovative communications networks that connect rural women and girls--those beyond the reach of traditional media--with information and inspiration that enables them to be healthy, live safely, and fully enjoy their rights.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Media Matters for Women UK
Answers Media Matters for Women UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Media Matters for Women UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Media Matters for Women UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Media Matters for Women
Where it says it operates
Sierra Leone
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Media Matters for Women UK registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Media Matters for Women UK yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Media Matters for Women UK.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Media Matters for Women UK a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Media Matters for Women UK as a registered charity (number 1185508) 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 Media Matters for Women UK's charity number?
Media Matters for Women UK's charity number is 1185508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185508?
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What does Media Matters for Women UK do?
MMW UK works to empower socially and economically disadvantaged women and girls in Africa by supporting the establishment of innovative communications networks that connect rural women and girls--those beyond the reach of traditional media--with information and inspiration that enables them to be healthy, live safely, and fully enjoy their rights.
Does Media Matters for Women UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Media Matters for Women UK. 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 Media Matters for Women UK?
Media Matters for Women UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.mediamattersforwomen.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 Media Matters for Women UK?
The register does not record Media Matters for Women UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Media Matters for Women UK's trustees paid?
Media Matters for Women UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Media Matters for Women UK previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Media Matters for Women UK: Media Matters for Women.
When was Media Matters for Women UK registered as a charity?
Media Matters for Women UK was entered on the register on 26 September 2019.