Pectus Matters (number 1208486) 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 Pectus Matters do?
Pectus Matters is a charity that supports and advocates for patients with pectus conditions in the UK. We do this by offering advice, creating learning materials, attending meetings with key stakeholders and decision-makers, and creating patient-centred projects where we use our charitable funds to directly support patients with pectus conditions. We are based remotely across the UK.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pectus Matters
Answers Pectus Matters gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Pectus Matters 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
Pectus Matters's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Northern Ireland · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Pectus Matters registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Pectus Matters yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Pectus Matters.
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The register data used for this profile lists Pectus Matters as a registered charity (number 1208486) 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 Pectus Matters's charity number?
Pectus Matters's charity number is 1208486. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Pectus Matters do?
Pectus Matters is a charity that supports and advocates for patients with pectus conditions in the UK. We do this by offering advice, creating learning materials, attending meetings with key stakeholders and decision-makers, and creating patient-centred projects where we use our charitable funds to directly support patients with pectus conditions. We are based remotely across the UK.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pectus Matters. 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 Pectus Matters?
Pectus Matters's website listed in our register data is http://pectusmatters.co.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 Pectus Matters?
The register records Pectus Matters 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.
Are Pectus Matters's trustees paid?
Pectus Matters's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Pectus Matters registered as a charity?
Pectus Matters was entered on the register on 31 May 2024.