--- title: "Matopos Centre — check charity number 1161368 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Matopos Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161368. Education/training charity based in 60 Gold Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/matopos-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:49:05.883Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Matopos Centre is a registered charity (number 1161368) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £500 (year ending 2022-01-02). 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 Matopos Centre? Registered charity number 1161368 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 60 Gold Street Latest income (year ending 2022-01-02) £500 Website [www.matopos.org](http://www.matopos.org/) ## What does Matopos Centre do? Currently focusing on providing recreational and guidance services to young people in Northamptonshire via arts and crafts projects, seminars, workshops and interactions to promote happy and healthy functionality and expression mainly in young people and also minimize the lack of purpose or nothing to do which lead to mental health issues, lack of social and work skills, misbehavior and crime. ## What causes is Matopos Centre registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Matopos Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Matopos Centre 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=matopos-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.matopos.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Matopos Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Matopos Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161368) 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 Matopos Centre's charity number? Matopos Centre's charity number is 1161368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161368? Search 1161368 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 Matopos Centre do? Currently focusing on providing recreational and guidance services to young people in Northamptonshire via arts and crafts projects, seminars, workshops and interactions to promote happy and healthy functionality and expression mainly in young people and also minimize the lack of purpose or nothing to do which lead to mental health issues, lack of social and work skills, misbehavior and crime. Does Matopos Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matopos Centre. 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 Matopos Centre? Matopos Centre's website is http://www.matopos.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1161368).