Charities in Maldon
There are 523 registered charities based in and around Maldon. 414 of them (79%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people170
- Education143
- Arts and heritage86
- Older people47
- Disability44
- Poverty and hardship27
- Environment15
- Animals12
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 353 of the 523. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 316 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Maldon
5 of the 170 we found.
Maldon Boxing Academy CIO
CM3 · Income under £10k
To use amateur boxing and other sport as a mechanism to improve the wellbeing, fitness and confidence of all youngsters regardless of gender, ethnicity regardless of abilities, either mental or physical. To advance the…
Maldon Youth Orchestra
CM9 · Income under £10k
We run a youth orchestra in Maldon Essex which aims to give all musicians regardless of age or ability the opportunity to make music together.
1st Maldon All Saints Scout Group Council
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full potentials as individuals as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities.
Maldon and East Essex District Scout Council
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Development and training of young people through planned activities, including team building and adventure in a controlled environment.
Maldon and District Young Farmers' Club
CM3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting.…
Education charities in Maldon
5 of the 143 we found.
Maldon Community Pre-school
CM9 · Income £100k to £1m
Pre School for 2-5 year olds providing education through play.
The Maldon Pioneers Association
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Maldon Pioneers Association is a local charity based in Maldon supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and neurodiversity.Our aim is to help reduce isolation, build confidence, and promote independence by…
Maldon & District Unit 618 of the Sea Cadet Corps
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Enabling Cadets to achieve qualifications in both seamanship-related and other spheres (e.g. Health and Safety) and to obtain Duke of Edinburgh awards. Training and competing with other Sea Cadet Units in sporting…
Maldon Archaeological and Historical Group
CM9 · Income under £10k
Education of public in archaeology and history - Maldon. Establishing comprehensive system of field surveys, recording & emergency system to deal with archaeological and historical features threatened with destruction.…
Plume Educational Trust
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Giving Grants to students attending Plume School, Maldon
Arts and heritage charities in Maldon
5 of the 86 we found.
Maldon Museum in the Park
CM9 · Income under £10k
To advance the education of the public in the history of Maldon and the local district byproviding and maintaining a museum and by protecting, conserving and displayingartefacts and items from the collections held by…
Maldon Festival
CM9 · Income under £10k
To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation in the arts, including music and the visual arts, in particular but not exclusively by the staging of an annual cultural festival in Maldon.
Maldon Choral Society
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides a variety of classical choral music for the public to take part in or to listen to.
Maldon and District University of the Third Age
CM3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Social and educational
West Maldon Community Association
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
The main function of the West Maldon Community Association is the management of the Community Centre. We try to provide a first class centre at reasonable prices, for the people of West Maldon. Most of our funds come…
Charities for older people in Maldon
5 of the 47 we found.
Maldon Housing Association Ltd
CM9 · Income £100k to £1m
The provision and maintenance of Almshouses and associated services and amenities for persons over 60 years of age who are in need of accommodation through old age, chronic sickness, disability or necessitous…
Essex Home Help Service
CM3 · Income £100k to £1m
Promoting the well-being of the older people of Essex by assisting those who are need of help and support due to reasons of ill health, social exclusion or other disadvantages. Essex Home Help service provide a first…
Burnham on Crouch University of the Third Age (U3a)
CM0 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full-time employment in Burnham-on-Crouch and its surrounding locality. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities…
Crouch Valley University of the Third Age
CM3 · Income under £10k
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conductive to learning and personal development.
Witham & District (Essex) U3a
CM8 · Income under £10k
1. To advance the education of the public, in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment, in Witham and Braintree and the surrounding locality.2. To provide facilities for leisure,recreational…
Disability charities in Maldon
5 of the 44 we found.
Sharing Stories About Autism
CM0 · Income under £10k
We host free meet ups, where we provide practical and emotional support for parents and carers. We organise talks and events, helping parents and carers learn more about autism and how best to support their child. We…
Interact Chelmsford Limited
CM3 · Income £100k to £1m
Activities & opportunities to support children & young people with additional needs/disabilities, their families/carers & the wider community. Including training & workshops to improve peoples' emotional, mental health…
Mid Essex Riding for the Disabled Association
CM8 · Income under £10k
Provides riding sessions for adults and children with special needs and/or disabilities
Camp Jojo
CO5 · Income £100k to £1m
Supporting families of children with complex needs and disabilities, many with life limiting conditions or reduced life expectancy, to enjoy a family camping experience. Full accessibility, extensive equipment and…
Soccability
CM8 · Income under £10k
In April 2019, coaches and families at Witham Town were discussing how the club could improve itscommunity provision. What could they offer the local area that didn't currently exist? From thatconversation was born the…
Poverty and hardship charities in Maldon
5 of the 27 we found.
Maldon Refugee Response Group
CM9 · Income under £10k
To advance education and relieve financial hardship of those seeking asylum or those granted refugee status and their dependants and those who reside (temporarily or permanently) in the County of Essex so as to advance…
Bankthefood
CM0 · Small charity, income under £100k
To relieve persons in the UK that are in financial hardship through a free app, that aims to link shoppers with their local supermarkets and food banks to make sure that the donations that food banks receive are always…
House of Grace Witham
CM8 · Small charity, income under £100k
a)To provide supported housing in Witham, Essex, or the immediate surrounding area for homeless and disenfranchised or socially excluded people in conditions of need within that same geographic area;b) to relieve the…
World Wide Family of God Churches
CM8 · Income £100k to £1m
The advancement of the christian faith in uk and abroad.the advancement, for the public benefit, of religious and other education.the relief of financial hardship and poverty generally in the united kingdom or people…
Enterprise for Development
CM3 · Income £100k to £1m
Relief or prevention of poverty of poor people located in the least developed, low income or lower middle income countries and communities and advancement of health.EfD will make grants to organisations or persons for…
Small charities in Maldon
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Friends of Woodville Primary School
CM3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Woodville PTA raise money for the children of Woodville school to enable them to have extra educational items and visits not covered by the school budget. Money is raised by holding events throughout the year for the…
The Association of Friends of St Nicholas School
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fund raising for school
East Donyland Community Association - Rowhedge - Colchester
CO5 · Small charity, income under £100k
To maintain the village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of East Donyland
Rettendon Village Hall
CM3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bingo, Pre-school, Horticultural Meetings, Parish council metings, Jive Club, childrens parties
Great Dunmow and District Young Farmers Club
CM3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 12 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting.…
Tiptree Community Church
CO5 · Income under £10k
to advance the Christian faith and relief of the poor
London Wheelchair Rugby Club
CM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
London Wheelchair Rugby Club aim's and objectives are to promote the sport of wheelchair rugby to the community of all London boroughs, and non-metropolitan counties of the South East of England, including Essex.…
2nd Witham Boys' Brigade
CM8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Local youth group serving Witham and the surrounding areas for young people aged 5 years upwards
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How many charities are there in Maldon?
There are 523 registered charities based in and around Maldon. 414 of them (79%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Maldon work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (170), education (143), and the arts and heritage (86). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 353 of the 523, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Maldon?
Local charities in and around Maldon have 4,945 volunteers between them. That's what 316 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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