--- title: "The Marker Charitable Trust — check charity number 297686 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Marker Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297686. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Exeter. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-marker-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:51:17.071Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Marker Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 297686) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,000 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Marker Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 297686 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Exeter Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £7,000 ## What does The Marker Charitable Trust do? The advancement of education and religion, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness and benifit the comminity within certain parishes within East Devon. ## What causes is The Marker Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Marker Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Marker 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=the-marker-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Marker Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Marker Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297686) 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 Marker Charitable Trust's charity number? The Marker Charitable Trust's charity number is 297686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297686? Search 297686 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 Marker Charitable Trust do? The advancement of education and religion, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness and benifit the comminity within certain parishes within East Devon. Does The Marker Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Marker 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 The Marker Charitable Trust? The Marker 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/297686).