--- title: "St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust — check charity number 229536 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 229536. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-mary-s-sturminster-newton-church-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:41:19.759Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust is a registered charity (number 229536) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £370 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust? Registered charity number 229536 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £370 ## What does St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust do? This Charity is for use with the poor and needy of Sturminster Newton ## What causes is St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church 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=st-mary-s-sturminster-newton-church-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 229536) 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 St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust's charity number? St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust's charity number is 229536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 229536? Search 229536 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 St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust do? This Charity is for use with the poor and needy of Sturminster Newton Does St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church 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 St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church Trust? St Mary's Sturminster Newton Church 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/229536).