--- title: "Lord Maynard's Charity — check charity number 278579 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lord Maynard's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278579. Education/training charity based in Vicarage Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lord-maynard-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:16.137Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lord Maynard's Charity is a registered charity (number 278579) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £4,390 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Lord Maynard's Charity? Registered charity number 278579 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Vicarage Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,390 ## What does Lord Maynard's Charity do? Payment of grants to residents of Thaxted who are either families with three or more children under the age of 16 on the qualifying date, couples who were married in Thaxted Parish Church within the previous twelve months of the qualifying date, apprentices or students undertaking further education. Grants may also be made to Thaxted Parish Church for restoration of the church. ## What causes is Lord Maynard's Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lord Maynard's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lord Maynard's Charity 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=lord-maynard-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lord Maynard's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Lord Maynard's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278579) 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 Lord Maynard's Charity's charity number? Lord Maynard's Charity's charity number is 278579. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278579? Search 278579 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 Lord Maynard's Charity do? Payment of grants to residents of Thaxted who are either families with three or more children under the age of 16 on the qualifying date, couples who were married in Thaxted Parish Church within the previous twelve months of the qualifying date, apprentices or students undertaking further education. Grants may also be made to Thaxted Parish Church for restoration of the church. Does Lord Maynard's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lord Maynard's Charity. 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 Lord Maynard's Charity? Lord Maynard's Charity 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/278579).