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title: "The Swanage Pier Trust — check charity number 290397 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Swanage Pier Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290397. Amateur Sport charity based in Marine Villas. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-swanage-pier-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-28T08:36:58.176Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Swanage Pier Trust is a registered charity (number 290397) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £462,049 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Swanage Pier Trust?

Registered charity number

290397

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Marine Villas

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£462,049

Website

[www.swanagepiertrust.com](http://www.swanagepiertrust.com/)

## What does The Swanage Pier Trust do?

The upkeep maintenance and servicing of the Swanage Pier as a Grade 2 listed building, for the benefit of the general public, of divers and boat owners.

## What causes is The Swanage Pier Trust registered for?

Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Swanage Pier 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.swanagepiertrust.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Swanage Pier Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Swanage Pier Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290397) 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 Swanage Pier Trust's charity number?

The Swanage Pier Trust's charity number is 290397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 290397?

Search 290397 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 Swanage Pier Trust do?

The upkeep maintenance and servicing of the Swanage Pier as a Grade 2 listed building, for the benefit of the general public, of divers and boat owners.

Does The Swanage Pier Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Swanage Pier 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 Swanage Pier Trust?

The Swanage Pier Trust's website is http://www.swanagepiertrust.com — 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/290397).