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Registered charity · No. 1213811CIOExeter

Devon Rural Skills Trust

Devon Rural Skills Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, based in Exeter.

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Devon Rural Skills Trust is a registered charity (number 1213811) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. 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 Devon Rural Skills Trust?

Registered charity number
1213811
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Exeter

What does Devon Rural Skills Trust do?

The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a charity dedicated to safeguarding crafts practiced in Rural Devon. Crafts such as Hedgelaying, Drystone walling etc. We do this by offering courses to the public, running a training scheme that allows young people to learn these crafts allowing them to gain employment with these crafts, and by attending public events to educate the public on Devon's Heritage.

What causes is Devon Rural Skills Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Devon Rural Skills Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Devon Rural Skills Trust 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Devon Rural Skills Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Devon Rural Skills Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213811) 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 Devon Rural Skills Trust's charity number?
Devon Rural Skills Trust's charity number is 1213811. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1213811?
Search 1213811 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 Devon Rural Skills Trust do?
The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a charity dedicated to safeguarding crafts practiced in Rural Devon. Crafts such as Hedgelaying, Drystone walling etc. We do this by offering courses to the public, running a training scheme that allows young people to learn these crafts allowing them to gain employment with these crafts, and by attending public events to educate the public on Devon's Heritage.
Does Devon Rural Skills Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon Rural Skills Trust. 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 Devon Rural Skills Trust?
Devon Rural Skills Trust's website is https://www.drst.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.