--- title: "The Esther Parkin Trust — check charity number 297953 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Esther Parkin Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297953. Education/training charity based in The Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-esther-parkin-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:16:02.843Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Esther Parkin Trust is a registered charity (number 297953) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £24,000 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Esther Parkin Trust? Registered charity number 297953 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location The Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £24,000 ## What does The Esther Parkin Trust do? Makes grants to individuals.Provides buildings/facilities/open space.Sponsors research and international relations. ## What causes is The Esther Parkin Trust registered for? Education/trainingAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Esther Parkin Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Esther Parkin 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-esther-parkin-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Esther Parkin Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Esther Parkin Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297953) 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 Esther Parkin Trust's charity number? The Esther Parkin Trust's charity number is 297953. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297953? Search 297953 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 Esther Parkin Trust do? Makes grants to individuals.Provides buildings/facilities/open space.Sponsors research and international relations. Does The Esther Parkin Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Esther Parkin 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 Esther Parkin Trust? The Esther Parkin 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/297953).