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title: "The Merlin Trust — check charity number 803441 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Merlin Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 803441. Education/training charity based in c/o Head of Horticulture. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-merlin-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:03:06.585Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Merlin Trust is a registered charity (number 803441) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £27,478 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Merlin Trust?

Registered charity number

803441

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

c/o Head of Horticulture

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£27,478

Website

[merlin-trust.org.uk](https://merlin-trust.org.uk/)

## What does The Merlin Trust do?

The aim of the Trust is to give financial assistance to keen young horticulturists, and those new to horticulture, enabling them to further their knowledge of plants in the wild, or in gardens. This study could take any of the following forms - photography, painting, written observations, seed collecting or help with conservation projects, especially involving garden plants.

## What causes is The Merlin Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Merlin Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Merlin 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Merlin Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Merlin Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 803441) 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 Merlin Trust's charity number?

The Merlin Trust's charity number is 803441. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 803441?

Search 803441 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 Merlin Trust do?

The aim of the Trust is to give financial assistance to keen young horticulturists, and those new to horticulture, enabling them to further their knowledge of plants in the wild, or in gardens. This study could take any of the following forms - photography, painting, written observations, seed collecting or help with conservation projects, especially involving garden plants.

Does The Merlin Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Merlin 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 Merlin Trust?

The Merlin Trust's website is https://merlin-trust.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/803441).