--- title: "The Martin Scholarship Trust — check charity number 297188 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Martin Scholarship Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297188. Education/training charity based in C/O Charles Gowlland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-martin-scholarship-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T22:30:09.595Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Martin Scholarship Trust is a registered charity (number 297188) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £17,327 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Martin Scholarship Trust? Registered charity number 297188 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location C/O Charles Gowlland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £17,327 ## What does The Martin Scholarship Trust do? The establishment and maintenance of scholarships and bursaries to be known as ?The Martin Scholarships? to be awarded to students and graduates of the University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA, to enable them to attend Hertford College, Oxford ## What causes is The Martin Scholarship Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Martin Scholarship Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Martin Scholarship 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-martin-scholarship-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Martin Scholarship Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Martin Scholarship Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297188) 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 Martin Scholarship Trust's charity number? The Martin Scholarship Trust's charity number is 297188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297188? Search 297188 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 Martin Scholarship Trust do? The establishment and maintenance of scholarships and bursaries to be known as ?The Martin Scholarships? to be awarded to students and graduates of the University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA, to enable them to attend Hertford College, Oxford Does The Martin Scholarship Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Martin Scholarship 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 Martin Scholarship Trust? The Martin Scholarship 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/297188).