--- title: "Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust — check charity number 287612 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287612. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kings Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sturminster-marshall-parish-church-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:20:57.497Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number 287612) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,224 (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 Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust? Registered charity number 287612 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Kings Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,224 ## What does Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust do? Preservation and repair of Church building ## What causes is Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation 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=sturminster-marshall-parish-church-preservation-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287612) 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 Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust's charity number? Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust's charity number is 287612. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287612? Search 287612 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 Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust do? Preservation and repair of Church building Does Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation 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 Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust? Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation 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/287612).