Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bishop Wordsworth's Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities.
Bishop Wordsworth's Trust (number 309475) 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 Bishop Wordsworth's Trust do?
Parental contributions to help enable the school to provide additional resources in support of excellence in education.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bishop Wordsworth's Trust
Answers Bishop Wordsworth's Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, 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 records Bishop Wordsworth's Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Bishop Wordsworth's Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Bishop Wordsworth's School
Where it says it operates
Dorset · Hampshire · Wiltshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 309475. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is Bishop Wordsworth's Trust registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop Wordsworth's Trust yet?
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Is Bishop Wordsworth's Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bishop Wordsworth's Trust as a registered charity (number 309475) 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 Bishop Wordsworth's Trust's charity number?
Bishop Wordsworth's Trust's charity number is 309475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 309475?
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What does Bishop Wordsworth's Trust do?
Parental contributions to help enable the school to provide additional resources in support of excellence in education.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop Wordsworth's 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 Bishop Wordsworth's Trust?
Bishop Wordsworth's Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bws-school.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bishop Wordsworth's Trust?
The register records Bishop Wordsworth's Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Bishop Wordsworth's Trust's trustees paid?
Bishop Wordsworth's Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Bishop Wordsworth's Trust previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Bishop Wordsworth's Trust: Bishop Wordsworth's School.
When was Bishop Wordsworth's Trust registered as a charity?
Bishop Wordsworth's Trust was entered on the register on 5 December 1962.