Is Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest as a registered charity (number 312343) 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest's charity number?

Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest's charity number is 312343. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 312343?

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How can I donate to Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest?

Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest's website listed in our register data is http://www.parishofpoplar.com/. 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest: St Mathias School.

When was Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest registered as a charity?

Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest was entered on the register on 13 September 1963.

Registered charity · No. 312343

Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £4,369
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 312343
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 164 St. Leonards Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.parishofpoplar.com

Quick answer

Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest (number 312343) 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest do?

Gives small grants and loansfor educational purposes and/or training to individuals in financial need, resident in or studying in the area of Poplar and also to educational or training organisations working within Poplar. In addition to make grants or loans to individuals or organisations for religious education according to the principles of the Church of England within Poplar.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest

Answers Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 September 1963
Also known as: St Matthias Church of England Education Trust; St Matthias Trust
Previous names on the register: St Mathias School
Where it says it operates: Tower Hamlets

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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest as a registered charity (number 312343) 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest's charity number?: Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest's charity number is 312343. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 312343?: Search 312343 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest do?: Gives small grants and loansfor educational purposes and/or training to individuals in financial need, resident in or studying in the area of Poplar and also to educational or training organisations working within Poplar. In addition to make grants or loans to individuals or organisations for religious education according to the principles of the Church of England within Poplar.
Does Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest. 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest?: Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest's website listed in our register data is http://www.parishofpoplar.com/. 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 Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest?: The register does not record Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest: St Mathias School.
When was Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest registered as a charity?: Richard Green's St. Matthias Bequest was entered on the register on 13 September 1963.

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.