--- title: "The Marlings Close Trust — check charity number 205129 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Marlings Close Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 205129. Amateur Sport charity based in Kings Stanley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-marlings-close-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:53:59.355Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Marlings Close Trust is a registered charity (number 205129) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £17,105 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Marlings Close Trust? Registered charity number 205129 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kings Stanley Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,105 ## What does The Marlings Close Trust do? Provision and maintenance of sports and leisure facilities on a site owned by the trust. ## What causes is The Marlings Close Trust registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Marlings Close Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Marlings Close 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-marlings-close-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Marlings Close Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Marlings Close Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 205129) 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 Marlings Close Trust's charity number? The Marlings Close Trust's charity number is 205129. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 205129? Search 205129 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 Marlings Close Trust do? Provision and maintenance of sports and leisure facilities on a site owned by the trust. Does The Marlings Close Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Marlings Close 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 Marlings Close Trust? The Marlings Close 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/205129).