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title: "Byways and Bridleways Trust — check charity number 280214 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Byways and Bridleways Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280214. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Harwood Dale. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/byways-and-bridleways-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:16:48.631Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Byways and Bridleways Trust is a registered charity (number 280214) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,671 (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 Byways and Bridleways Trust?

Registered charity number

280214

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Harwood Dale

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,671

Website

[www.bywaysandbridlewaystrust.org.uk](http://www.bywaysandbridlewaystrust.org.uk/)

## What does Byways and Bridleways Trust do?

To protect, preserve, maintain, improve and develop public rights of way for the benefit of the public at large.

## What causes is Byways and Bridleways Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Byways and Bridleways Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Byways and Bridleways 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Byways and Bridleways Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Byways and Bridleways Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280214) 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 Byways and Bridleways Trust's charity number?

Byways and Bridleways Trust's charity number is 280214. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280214?

Search 280214 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 Byways and Bridleways Trust do?

To protect, preserve, maintain, improve and develop public rights of way for the benefit of the public at large.

Does Byways and Bridleways Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Byways and Bridleways 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 Byways and Bridleways Trust?

Byways and Bridleways Trust's website is http://www.bywaysandbridlewaystrust.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/280214).