Is Devon Orthopaedic Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Devon Orthopaedic Trust as a registered charity (number 279222) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Devon Orthopaedic Trust's charity number?

Devon Orthopaedic Trust's charity number is 279222. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 279222?

Search 279222 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.

Does Devon Orthopaedic Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon Orthopaedic 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 Devon Orthopaedic Trust?

Devon Orthopaedic Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Devon Orthopaedic Trust previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Devon Orthopaedic Trust: The Devon Orthopaedic Trust; The Exeter Hip Charitable Trust.

When was Devon Orthopaedic Trust registered as a charity?

Devon Orthopaedic Trust was entered on the register on 29 January 1980.

Registered charity · No. 279222

Devon Orthopaedic Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Devon Orthopaedic Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Devon Orthopaedic Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £852
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,522
Registered charity number: 279222
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Peoc, Rd&e
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Devon Orthopaedic Trust (number 279222) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Devon Orthopaedic Trust do?

The trust supports education and training in Orthopaedics and has particularly focused on supporting research and education by the Exeter Hip Unit.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Devon Orthopaedic Trust

Answers Devon Orthopaedic Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Devon Orthopaedic Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 January 1980
Previous names on the register: The Devon Orthopaedic Trust; The Exeter Hip Charitable Trust
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Devon Orthopaedic Trust registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Devon Orthopaedic Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Devon Orthopaedic Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Devon Orthopaedic Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Devon Orthopaedic Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Devon Orthopaedic Trust as a registered charity (number 279222) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Devon Orthopaedic Trust's charity number?: Devon Orthopaedic Trust's charity number is 279222. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 279222?: Search 279222 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 Devon Orthopaedic Trust do?: The trust supports education and training in Orthopaedics and has particularly focused on supporting research and education by the Exeter Hip Unit.
Does Devon Orthopaedic Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon Orthopaedic 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 Devon Orthopaedic Trust?: Devon Orthopaedic Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Devon Orthopaedic Trust?: The register does not record Devon Orthopaedic Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Devon Orthopaedic Trust previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Devon Orthopaedic Trust: The Devon Orthopaedic Trust; The Exeter Hip Charitable Trust.
When was Devon Orthopaedic Trust registered as a charity?: Devon Orthopaedic Trust was entered on the register on 29 January 1980.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.