--- title: "Bankside Open Spaces Trust — check charity number 1085454 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bankside Open Spaces Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085454. Amateur Sport charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bankside-open-spaces-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:36:29.068Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bankside Open Spaces Trust is a registered charity (number 1085454) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £1,320,859 (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 Bankside Open Spaces Trust? Registered charity number 1085454 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,320,859 Website [www.bost.org.uk](http://www.bost.org.uk/) ## What does Bankside Open Spaces Trust do? Bankside Open Spaces Trust aims to bring people together to create inspiring urban green places. It does this by running consultations, bringing together steering groups, holding events, managing major works, looking after gardens, working in partnerships, holding gardening sessions, commenting on plans and strategies, enabling volunteers and providing resources to support balcony gardeners. ## What causes is Bankside Open Spaces Trust registered for? Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bankside Open Spaces Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bankside Open Spaces 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=bankside-open-spaces-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bost.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bankside Open Spaces Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bankside Open Spaces Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085454) 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 Bankside Open Spaces Trust's charity number? Bankside Open Spaces Trust's charity number is 1085454. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085454? Search 1085454 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 Bankside Open Spaces Trust do? Bankside Open Spaces Trust aims to bring people together to create inspiring urban green places. It does this by running consultations, bringing together steering groups, holding events, managing major works, looking after gardens, working in partnerships, holding gardening sessions, commenting on plans and strategies, enabling volunteers and providing resources to support balcony gardeners. Does Bankside Open Spaces Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bankside Open Spaces 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 Bankside Open Spaces Trust? Bankside Open Spaces Trust's website is http://www.bost.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/1085454).