--- title: "The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust — check charity number 261887 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261887. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Beverley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-katherine-martin-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-20T07:22:45.833Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 261887) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,497,000 (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 Katherine Martin Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 261887 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Beverley Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,497,000 ## What does The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust do? Provision of grants to nominated charities as directed by the will of Katherine Martin. The Structure, Governance & Management of the Trust is set out in the Trust Annual Report & Financial Statements, which also disclose its financial performance and position. Trust activities are funded from investment income derived from pooled investment portfolios and its shareholding in unlisted investments. ## What causes is The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Katherine Martin Charitable 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=the-katherine-martin-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261887) 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 Katherine Martin Charitable Trust's charity number? The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust's charity number is 261887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261887? Search 261887 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 Katherine Martin Charitable Trust do? Provision of grants to nominated charities as directed by the will of Katherine Martin. The Structure, Governance & Management of the Trust is set out in the Trust Annual Report & Financial Statements, which also disclose its financial performance and position. Trust activities are funded from investment income derived from pooled investment portfolios and its shareholding in unlisted investments. Does The Katherine Martin Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Katherine Martin Charitable 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 Katherine Martin Charitable Trust? The Katherine Martin Charitable 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/261887).