--- title: "Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund — check charity number 279401 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279401. Amateur Sport charity based in Hadleigh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/manningtree-and-mistley-welcome-home-and-memorial-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:13:12.118Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund is a registered charity (number 279401) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,100 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund? Registered charity number 279401 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Hadleigh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,100 ## What does Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund do? The charity administers a playing field, which was purchased from donations made by the people of Manningtree and Mistley to welcome home the servicemen returning from the Second World War and to be a memorial to those who had died. ## What causes is Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial 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=manningtree-and-mistley-welcome-home-and-memorial-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279401) 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 Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund's charity number? Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund's charity number is 279401. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279401? Search 279401 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 Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund do? The charity administers a playing field, which was purchased from donations made by the people of Manningtree and Mistley to welcome home the servicemen returning from the Second World War and to be a memorial to those who had died. Does Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial 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 Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial Fund? Manningtree and Mistley Welcome Home and Memorial 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/279401).