--- title: "Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust — check charity number 297278 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297278. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Swaffham Prior. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-michael-marshall-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:59:35.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 297278) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £148 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 297278 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Swaffham Prior Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £148 ## What does Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust do? General modest assistancePrimarily in and near Cambridge ## What causes is Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir Michael Marshall Charitable 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=sir-michael-marshall-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297278) 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 Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust's charity number? Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust's charity number is 297278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297278? Search 297278 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 Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust do? General modest assistancePrimarily in and near Cambridge Does Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Michael Marshall Charitable 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 Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust? Sir Michael Marshall Charitable Trust 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/297278).