--- title: "Medway Cares — check charity number 1145540 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Medway Cares a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145540. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Bailey Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/medway-cares retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:48:18.843Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Medway Cares is a registered charity (number 1145540) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £16,486 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Medway Cares? Registered charity number 1145540 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bailey Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,486 ## What does Medway Cares do? The charity was set up to- promote and protect the physical and mental health of the public through financial assistance, support, education and practical advice;- relieve poverty and other need, in particular by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.Since its inception the charity has operated as a grant making body. ## What causes is Medway Cares registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Medway Cares yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Medway Cares 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=medway-cares&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Medway Cares a legitimate charity? Yes. Medway Cares is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145540) 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 Medway Cares's charity number? Medway Cares's charity number is 1145540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145540? Search 1145540 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 Medway Cares do? The charity was set up to- promote and protect the physical and mental health of the public through financial assistance, support, education and practical advice;- relieve poverty and other need, in particular by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.Since its inception the charity has operated as a grant making body. Does Medway Cares have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Medway Cares. 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 Medway Cares? Medway Cares 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/1145540).