--- title: "Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust — check charity number 1177622 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177622. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 7 Water Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/backbarrow-ironworks-heritage-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:32:26.773Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 1177622) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £3,769 (year ending 2023-02-28). 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 Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust? Registered charity number 1177622 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 7 Water Close Latest income (year ending 2023-02-28) £3,769 ## What does Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust do? Protecting and preserving the Backbarrow Ironworks Scheduled Ancient Monument. Researching its history in the context of the development of the iron industry and other local industries. ## What causes is Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage 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=backbarrow-ironworks-heritage-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177622) 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 Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust's charity number? Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust's charity number is 1177622. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177622? Search 1177622 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 Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust do? Protecting and preserving the Backbarrow Ironworks Scheduled Ancient Monument. Researching its history in the context of the development of the iron industry and other local industries. Does Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage 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 Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust? Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage 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/1177622).