--- title: "Matt's Respite Retreats — check charity number 1176431 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Matt's Respite Retreats a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176431. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Common Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/matt-s-respite-retreats retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:41:42.978Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Matt's Respite Retreats is a registered charity (number 1176431) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £32,625 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Matt's Respite Retreats? Registered charity number 1176431 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Common Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £32,625 Website [www.mattsrespiteretreats.org.uk](http://www.mattsrespiteretreats.org.uk/) ## What does Matt's Respite Retreats do? Provide Respite holidays for individuals and their families, who are suffering from cancer or terminal illness. ## What causes is Matt's Respite Retreats registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Matt's Respite Retreats yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Matt's Respite Retreats 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=matt-s-respite-retreats&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mattsrespiteretreats.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Matt's Respite Retreats a legitimate charity? Yes. Matt's Respite Retreats is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176431) 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 Matt's Respite Retreats's charity number? Matt's Respite Retreats's charity number is 1176431. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176431? Search 1176431 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 Matt's Respite Retreats do? Provide Respite holidays for individuals and their families, who are suffering from cancer or terminal illness. Does Matt's Respite Retreats have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matt's Respite Retreats. 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 Matt's Respite Retreats? Matt's Respite Retreats's website is http://www.mattsrespiteretreats.org.uk — 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/1176431).