Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
St Albans and District Footpaths Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, environment/conservation/heritage, recreation.
St Albans and District Footpaths Society (number 1039715) 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 St Albans and District Footpaths Society do?
Provide, preserve, & protect public rights of way over footpaths and other ways, in particular those in the City & District of St Albans and adjoining areas. Preserve & enhance the beauty of the countryside for the benefit of the public.Advance the education of the general public in matters relating to the foregoing objectives.Write & publish leaflets and walks books.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Albans and District Footpaths Society
Answers St Albans and District Footpaths Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 St Albans and District Footpaths Society 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Central Bedfordshire · Hertfordshire · Bedford
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.
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.
What causes is St Albans and District Footpaths Society registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation
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Is St Albans and District Footpaths Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists St Albans and District Footpaths Society as a registered charity (number 1039715) 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 St Albans and District Footpaths Society's charity number?
St Albans and District Footpaths Society's charity number is 1039715. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does St Albans and District Footpaths Society do?
Provide, preserve, & protect public rights of way over footpaths and other ways, in particular those in the City & District of St Albans and adjoining areas. Preserve & enhance the beauty of the countryside for the benefit of the public.Advance the education of the general public in matters relating to the foregoing objectives.Write & publish leaflets and walks books.
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How can I donate to St Albans and District Footpaths Society?
St Albans and District Footpaths Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.stalbansfootpaths.org. 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 St Albans and District Footpaths Society?
The register records St Albans and District Footpaths Society 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.
When was St Albans and District Footpaths Society registered as a charity?
St Albans and District Footpaths Society was entered on the register on 29 July 1994.