--- title: "Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust — check charity number 272123 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272123. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in 22 High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wimborne-minster-preservation-and-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:56:36.152Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust is a registered charity (number 272123) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £257 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust? Registered charity number 272123 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 22 High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £257 ## What does Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust do? Restoration, preservation and improvement of the Minster Church in Wimborne, Dorset. ## What causes is Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wimborne Minster Preservation and 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. 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=wimborne-minster-preservation-and-development-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272123) 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 Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust's charity number? Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust's charity number is 272123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 272123? Search 272123 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 Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust do? Restoration, preservation and improvement of the Minster Church in Wimborne, Dorset. Does Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wimborne Minster Preservation and 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 Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development Trust? Wimborne Minster Preservation and Development 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/272123).