--- title: "St Matthew's Pta — check charity number 288436 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Matthew's Pta a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288436. General Charitable Purposes charity based in c/o St. Matthews Primary School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-matthew-s-pta retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:30:03.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Matthew's Pta is a registered charity (number 288436) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £70,618 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 St Matthew's Pta? Registered charity number 288436 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location c/o St. Matthews Primary School Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £70,618 Website [www.stmatthewspta.org.uk](https://www.stmatthewspta.org.uk/) ## What does St Matthew's Pta do? St Matthew's school PTA aims to enhance the welfare of the staff and children, to contribute to school resources, encourage parental involvement and to enhance the social life of the school. ## What causes is St Matthew's Pta registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Matthew's Pta yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Matthew's Pta 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=st-matthew-s-pta&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.stmatthewspta.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Matthew's Pta a legitimate charity? Yes. St Matthew's Pta is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288436) 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 St Matthew's Pta's charity number? St Matthew's Pta's charity number is 288436. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288436? Search 288436 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 St Matthew's Pta do? St Matthew's school PTA aims to enhance the welfare of the staff and children, to contribute to school resources, encourage parental involvement and to enhance the social life of the school. Does St Matthew's Pta have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Matthew's Pta. 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 St Matthew's Pta? St Matthew's Pta's website is https://www.stmatthewspta.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/288436).