--- title: "Maria Mathews' School Endowment — check charity number 309378 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maria Mathews' School Endowment a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309378. Education/training charity based in Southend. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maria-mathews-school-endowment retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:00:07.135Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maria Mathews' School Endowment is a registered charity (number 309378) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Maria Mathews' School Endowment? Registered charity number 309378 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southend ## What does Maria Mathews' School Endowment do? Gives money for books for children leaving Primary School. ## What causes is Maria Mathews' School Endowment registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maria Mathews' School Endowment yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maria Mathews' School Endowment 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=maria-mathews-school-endowment&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maria Mathews' School Endowment a legitimate charity? Yes. Maria Mathews' School Endowment is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309378) 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 Maria Mathews' School Endowment's charity number? Maria Mathews' School Endowment's charity number is 309378. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309378? Search 309378 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 Maria Mathews' School Endowment do? Gives money for books for children leaving Primary School. Does Maria Mathews' School Endowment have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maria Mathews' School Endowment. 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 Maria Mathews' School Endowment? Maria Mathews' School Endowment 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/309378).