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title: "Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust — check charity number 517859 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517859. Education/training charity based in Lichfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/erasmus-darwin-walk-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:18.451Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust is a registered charity (number 517859) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. 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 Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust?

Registered charity number

517859

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Lichfield

Website

[darwinwalk.org.uk](http://darwinwalk.org.uk/)

## What does Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust do?

MAINTAINING THE DARWIN WALK THROUGH THE PROVISION OF WAYMARKERS, MAKING AMENDMENTS AS REQUIRED TO THE ROUTE DESRIPTION, MAINTAINING THE CHARITIES' ORCHARD AND ENSURING PATHS ARE CLEARED AS REQUIRED. PROMOTING THE MEMORY OF ERASMUS DARWIN THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICITY/INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. RUNNING FOUR ORGANISED WALKS EACH YEAR.

## What causes is Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Erasmus Darwin Walk 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 Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517859) 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 Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust's charity number?

Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust's charity number is 517859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517859?

Search 517859 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 Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust do?

MAINTAINING THE DARWIN WALK THROUGH THE PROVISION OF WAYMARKERS, MAKING AMENDMENTS AS REQUIRED TO THE ROUTE DESRIPTION, MAINTAINING THE CHARITIES' ORCHARD AND ENSURING PATHS ARE CLEARED AS REQUIRED. PROMOTING THE MEMORY OF ERASMUS DARWIN THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICITY/INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. RUNNING FOUR ORGANISED WALKS EACH YEAR.

Does Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Erasmus Darwin Walk 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 Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust?

Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust's website is http://darwinwalk.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/517859).