--- title: "Bitou Community Foundation Trust — check charity number 1172847 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bitou Community Foundation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172847. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Windlesham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bitou-community-foundation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:33.792Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bitou Community Foundation Trust is a registered charity (number 1172847) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £343,589 (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 Bitou Community Foundation Trust? Registered charity number 1172847 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Windlesham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £343,589 Website [www.bitoutrust.org](http://www.bitoutrust.org/) ## What does Bitou Community Foundation Trust do? The Bitou Trust is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged communities and advancing sustainable development and conservation within the Bitou region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Situated in the heart of the UNESCO Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, the Bitou municipal area covers 992 square kms within one of the most diverse biodiversity hot spots on the planet. ## What causes is Bitou Community Foundation Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bitou Community Foundation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bitou Community Foundation 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=bitou-community-foundation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bitoutrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bitou Community Foundation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bitou Community Foundation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172847) 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 Bitou Community Foundation Trust's charity number? Bitou Community Foundation Trust's charity number is 1172847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172847? Search 1172847 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 Bitou Community Foundation Trust do? The Bitou Trust is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged communities and advancing sustainable development and conservation within the Bitou region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Situated in the heart of the UNESCO Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, the Bitou municipal area covers 992 square kms within one of the most diverse biodiversity hot spots on the planet. Does Bitou Community Foundation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bitou Community Foundation 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 Bitou Community Foundation Trust? Bitou Community Foundation Trust's website is http://www.bitoutrust.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/1172847).