--- title: "The Sylvia Mather Charity — check charity number 288555 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sylvia Mather Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288555. Education/training charity based in Baydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sylvia-mather-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T08:36:36.151Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sylvia Mather Charity is a registered charity (number 288555) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £91 (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 Sylvia Mather Charity? Registered charity number 288555 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Baydon Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £91 ## What does The Sylvia Mather Charity do? Supporting Baydon Wiltshire residents entering advanced education. Also supports Baydon Primary School. ## What causes is The Sylvia Mather Charity registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sylvia Mather Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sylvia Mather 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-sylvia-mather-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sylvia Mather Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sylvia Mather Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288555) 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 Sylvia Mather Charity's charity number? The Sylvia Mather Charity's charity number is 288555. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288555? Search 288555 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 Sylvia Mather Charity do? Supporting Baydon Wiltshire residents entering advanced education. Also supports Baydon Primary School. Does The Sylvia Mather Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sylvia Mather 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 Sylvia Mather Charity? The Sylvia Mather 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/288555).