--- title: "Devon Rural Skills Trust — check charity number 292969 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Devon Rural Skills Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 292969. Education/training charity based in Exeter. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/devon-rural-skills-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:17:56.085Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Devon Rural Skills Trust is a registered charity (number 292969) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £13,894 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Devon Rural Skills Trust? Registered charity number 292969 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Exeter Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £13,894 Website [www.drst.org.uk](http://www.drst.org.uk/) ## What does Devon Rural Skills Trust do? To maintain the Traditional Rural Skills which have made Devon the place it is. ## What causes is Devon Rural Skills Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## 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](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=devon-rural-skills-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.drst.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Devon Rural Skills Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Devon Rural Skills Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 292969) 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 292969. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 292969? Search 292969 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? To maintain the Traditional Rural Skills which have made Devon the place it is. 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 http://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](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/292969).