--- title: "Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) — check charity number 228670 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228670. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lower Higham Visitor Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hyde-war-memorial-trust-lower-higham-farm retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:15:16.123Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) is a registered charity (number 228670) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £42,613 (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 Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm)? Registered charity number 228670 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lower Higham Visitor Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £42,613 Website [hwmt.org](http://hwmt.org/) ## What does Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) do? The 1924 Deed states that the land should remain unbuilt upon and used for the resort and recreation of the inhabitants of the Borough of Hyde. The Trust maintains the Cenotaph on the top of Werneth Low. The 1924 Deed states that a wreath be laid at the Cenotaph on the 25th June each year to commemorate the signing of the Versailles Treaty which ended World War 1. ## What causes is Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) 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=hyde-war-memorial-trust-lower-higham-farm&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hwmt.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) a legitimate charity? Yes. Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228670) 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 Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm)'s charity number? Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm)'s charity number is 228670. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228670? Search 228670 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 Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) do? The 1924 Deed states that the land should remain unbuilt upon and used for the resort and recreation of the inhabitants of the Borough of Hyde. The Trust maintains the Cenotaph on the top of Werneth Low. The 1924 Deed states that a wreath be laid at the Cenotaph on the 25th June each year to commemorate the signing of the Versailles Treaty which ended World War 1. Does Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm). 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 Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm)? Hyde War Memorial Trust (Lower Higham Farm)'s website is http://hwmt.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/228670).