--- title: "The Mary Dains Charity — check charity number 1197401 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mary Dains Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197401. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wivenhoe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mary-dains-charity retrieved: 2026-08-26T22:30:22.485Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mary Dains Charity is a registered charity (number 1197401) 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 £2,213 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Mary Dains Charity? Registered charity number 1197401 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wivenhoe Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,213 ## What does The Mary Dains Charity do? The charity, previously the Mary Dains Mission and Holiday Fund Charity, presently owns a house, a chapel (Mission Hall) and a very large garden in Trimley St Mary. It is the intention of the trustees to sell the house and reinvest the proceeds in the refurbishment of the chapel so that it can also be used for wider community purposes. ## What causes is The Mary Dains Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mary Dains Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mary Dains Charity 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=the-mary-dains-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mary Dains Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mary Dains Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197401) 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 The Mary Dains Charity's charity number? The Mary Dains Charity's charity number is 1197401. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197401? Search 1197401 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 The Mary Dains Charity do? The charity, previously the Mary Dains Mission and Holiday Fund Charity, presently owns a house, a chapel (Mission Hall) and a very large garden in Trimley St Mary. It is the intention of the trustees to sell the house and reinvest the proceeds in the refurbishment of the chapel so that it can also be used for wider community purposes. Does The Mary Dains Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mary Dains Charity. 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 The Mary Dains Charity? The Mary Dains Charity 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/1197401).