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title: "Watermans Development Trust — check charity number 278574 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Watermans Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278574. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Regina House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/watermans-development-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:57:26.516Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Watermans Development Trust is a registered charity (number 278574) 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. 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 Watermans Development Trust?

Registered charity number

278574

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Regina House

Website

[www.watermans.org.uk](http://www.watermans.org.uk/)

## What does Watermans Development Trust do?

as below

## What causes is Watermans Development Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Watermans Development Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Watermans Development 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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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=watermans-development-trust&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.watermans.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Watermans Development Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Watermans Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278574) 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 Watermans Development Trust's charity number?

Watermans Development Trust's charity number is 278574. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278574?

Search 278574 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 Watermans Development Trust do?

as below

Does Watermans Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watermans Development 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 Watermans Development Trust?

Watermans Development Trust's website is http://www.watermans.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/278574).