--- title: "The Donald Mackay Trust — check charity number 298083 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Donald Mackay Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298083. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Keele. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-donald-mackay-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:59:02.526Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Donald Mackay Trust is a registered charity (number 298083) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £89,244 (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 The Donald Mackay Trust? Registered charity number 298083 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Keele Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £89,244 ## What does The Donald Mackay Trust do? The charity supports the work of churches in the UK and East Africa, including the Training for Life programme for young people in Tanzania. It also assist with the university education of Tanzanians whon cannot afford it. It supports job creation through Equity for Africa. Various other donations are made to UK and international charities. ## What causes is The Donald Mackay Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Donald Mackay Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Donald Mackay 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=the-donald-mackay-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Donald Mackay Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Donald Mackay Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298083) 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 The Donald Mackay Trust's charity number? The Donald Mackay Trust's charity number is 298083. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 298083? Search 298083 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 The Donald Mackay Trust do? The charity supports the work of churches in the UK and East Africa, including the Training for Life programme for young people in Tanzania. It also assist with the university education of Tanzanians whon cannot afford it. It supports job creation through Equity for Africa. Various other donations are made to UK and international charities. Does The Donald Mackay Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Donald Mackay 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 The Donald Mackay Trust? The Donald Mackay 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/298083).