Mau
Analysis
Mau is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in August 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Mau reported income of £916k and spending of £78k, leaving 91% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from July 2024 to July 2025, income grew from £2,250 to £916k (+40622%), an average of +40622% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 40622%. Over the whole period it spent 8.5% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Mau sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Faith Truth & Hope (£913k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Langdon Hills (£917k) and Spicer Street Church (£911k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 0.0% of spending and raising funds 24%.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
In the charity's own words
MAU, guided by religious principles, provides education, training, sports, recreation, and prayer facilities in Watford, delivering inclusive programmes and services for all ages and backgrounds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Truth & Hope | London | £913k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Langdon Hills | Basildon | £917k |
| Spicer Street Church | Hertfordshire | £911k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul, Leamington Priors | Leamington Spa | £918k |