--- title: "Medway Open Award Centre — check charity number 1172240 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Medway Open Award Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172240. Education/training charity based in Strand Approach Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/medway-open-award-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:51:28.011Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Medway Open Award Centre is a registered charity (number 1172240) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £49,148 (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 Open Award Centre? Registered charity number 1172240 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Strand Approach Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £49,148 Website [moac.co.uk](http://moac.co.uk/) ## What does Medway Open Award Centre do? Medway Open Award Centre, is a Charitable Interest Organisation set up as a Directly Licenced Centre in which young people can readily access cost effective, knowledge, advice and assistance to facilitate, their achievement of a Duke of Edinburgh's Award at any level. The centre will be staffed by volunteers who believe in the ethos of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. ## What causes is Medway Open Award Centre registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Medway Open Award Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Medway Open Award 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=medway-open-award-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://moac.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Medway Open Award Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Medway Open Award Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172240) 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 Open Award Centre's charity number? Medway Open Award Centre's charity number is 1172240. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172240? Search 1172240 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 Open Award Centre do? Medway Open Award Centre, is a Charitable Interest Organisation set up as a Directly Licenced Centre in which young people can readily access cost effective, knowledge, advice and assistance to facilitate, their achievement of a Duke of Edinburgh's Award at any level. The centre will be staffed by volunteers who believe in the ethos of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Does Medway Open Award Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Medway Open Award 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 Medway Open Award Centre? Medway Open Award Centre's website is http://moac.co.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/1172240).