--- title: "The Martlesham Community Council — charity 273769 | CharityCompare" description: "The Martlesham Community Council (charity 273769): income £32 (2026). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-martlesham-community-council retrieved: 2026-10-09T14:52:23.350Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 273769 MC # The Martlesham Community Council Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Martlesham Community Council is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, amateur sport, economic/community development/employment. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.martlesham.org.uk/index.php?module=article&view=38) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=273769&subId=0) Work at The Martlesham Community Council? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-martlesham-community-council&type=claim&name=The%20Martlesham%20Community%20Council) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Martlesham Community Council? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £32 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £243 Registered charity number 273769 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Martlesham Heath Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.martlesham.org.uk/index.php?module=article&view=38](http://www.martlesham.org.uk/index.php?module=article&view=38) Quick answer The Martlesham Community Council (number 273769) 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 The Martlesham Community Council do? 1. To enhance the quality of life for the parishioners of Martlesham and people in nearby parishes by the provision and improvement of recreational facilities and the general improvement of the environment.2. To work with statutary and non-statutary bodies in pursuit of the above aim.3. To foster community spirit in the parish. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Martlesham Community Council Answers The Martlesham Community Council 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 The Martlesham Community Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 18 July 1977 Where it says it operates Suffolk ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 The Martlesham Community Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Martlesham Community Council yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Martlesham Community Council. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Martlesham Community Council? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-martlesham-community-council&type=claim&name=The%20Martlesham%20Community%20Council) [Visit charity website](http://www.martlesham.org.uk/index.php?module=article&view=38) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Martlesham Community Council a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Martlesham Community Council as a registered charity (number 273769) 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 The Martlesham Community Council's charity number? The Martlesham Community Council's charity number is 273769. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273769? Search 273769 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 The Martlesham Community Council do? 1. To enhance the quality of life for the parishioners of Martlesham and people in nearby parishes by the provision and improvement of recreational facilities and the general improvement of the environment.2. To work with statutary and non-statutary bodies in pursuit of the above aim.3. To foster community spirit in the parish. Does The Martlesham Community Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Martlesham Community Council. 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 The Martlesham Community Council? The Martlesham Community Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.martlesham.org.uk/index.php?module=article&view=38. 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 The Martlesham Community Council? The register does not record The Martlesham Community Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was The Martlesham Community Council registered as a charity? The Martlesham Community Council was entered on the register on 18 July 1977. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=273769&subId=0).