--- title: "Downside Schools Maintenance Fund — check charity number 311973 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Downside Schools Maintenance Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 311973. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downside-schools-maintenance-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:22.849Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Downside Schools Maintenance Fund is a registered charity (number 311973) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Downside Schools Maintenance Fund? Registered charity number 311973 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downside Schools Maintenance Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downside Schools Maintenance Fund is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=downside-schools-maintenance-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Downside Schools Maintenance Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Downside Schools Maintenance Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 311973) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Downside Schools Maintenance Fund's charity number? Downside Schools Maintenance Fund's charity number is 311973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 311973? Search 311973 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 Downside Schools Maintenance Fund do? Downside Schools Maintenance Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does Downside Schools Maintenance Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downside Schools Maintenance Fund. 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 Downside Schools Maintenance Fund? Downside Schools Maintenance Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/311973).