--- title: "Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 — check charity number 1178590 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178590. Education/training charity based in Bishop's Stortford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birchanger-wood-trust-2018 retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:17.293Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 is a registered charity (number 1178590) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £14,918 (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 Birchanger Wood Trust 2018? Registered charity number 1178590 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bishop's Stortford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,918 Website [www.birchangerwoodtrust.org](http://www.birchangerwoodtrust.org/) ## What does Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 do? 1) PROMOTE CONSERVATION PROTECTION & IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF BIRCHANGER WOOD 2) ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN NATURAL HISTORY OF FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE WOOD3) ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION, LEISURE & IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING, WORKING, & VISITING THE WOOD ## What causes is Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 registered for? Education/trainingRecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 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=birchanger-wood-trust-2018&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.birchangerwoodtrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 a legitimate charity? Yes. Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178590) 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 Birchanger Wood Trust 2018's charity number? Birchanger Wood Trust 2018's charity number is 1178590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178590? Search 1178590 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 Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 do? 1) PROMOTE CONSERVATION PROTECTION & IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF BIRCHANGER WOOD 2) ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN NATURAL HISTORY OF FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE WOOD3) ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION, LEISURE & IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING, WORKING, & VISITING THE WOOD Does Birchanger Wood Trust 2018 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birchanger Wood Trust 2018. 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 Birchanger Wood Trust 2018? Birchanger Wood Trust 2018's website is http://www.birchangerwoodtrust.org — 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/1178590).