Is Merstham Aid Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Merstham Aid Project as a registered charity (number 285825) 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 Merstham Aid Project's charity number?

Merstham Aid Project's charity number is 285825. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285825?

Search 285825 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 Merstham Aid Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merstham Aid Project. 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 Merstham Aid Project?

Merstham Aid Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.mapwph.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.

When was Merstham Aid Project registered as a charity?

Merstham Aid Project was entered on the register on 19 January 1983.

Registered charity · No. 285825

Merstham Aid Project

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Merstham Aid Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Merstham Aid Project?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,557
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,931
Registered charity number: 285825
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 109 Nutfield Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.mapwph.org.uk

Quick answer

Merstham Aid Project (number 285825) 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 Merstham Aid Project do?

A local charity involving members of the local communityto who seek to provide practical help to less fortunate communities of the world e. g.funding wells, schools,clinics,medical supplies it is non-secetarian and non-political.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Merstham Aid Project

Answers Merstham Aid Project 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 records Merstham Aid Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 January 1983
Where it says it operates: Kent · Surrey

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.

What causes is Merstham Aid Project registered for?

General Charitable PurposesOverseas Aid/famine ReliefOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Merstham Aid Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Merstham Aid Project. 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 Merstham Aid Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Merstham Aid Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Merstham Aid Project as a registered charity (number 285825) 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 Merstham Aid Project's charity number?: Merstham Aid Project's charity number is 285825. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285825?: Search 285825 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 Merstham Aid Project do?: A local charity involving members of the local communityto who seek to provide practical help to less fortunate communities of the world e. g.funding wells, schools,clinics,medical supplies it is non-secetarian and non-political.
Does Merstham Aid Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merstham Aid Project. 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 Merstham Aid Project?: Merstham Aid Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.mapwph.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 Merstham Aid Project?: The register records Merstham Aid Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Merstham Aid Project registered as a charity?: Merstham Aid Project was entered on the register on 19 January 1983.

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.