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title: "Long Preston Water Trust — check charity number 243814 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Long Preston Water Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243814. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Eshton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/long-preston-water-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:04:23.061Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Long Preston Water Trust is a registered charity (number 243814) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £89,539 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Long Preston Water Trust?

Registered charity number

243814

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Eshton

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£89,539

Website

[www.longprestonwatertrust.online](http://www.longprestonwatertrust.online/)

## What does Long Preston Water Trust do?

SUPPLIES THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG PRESTON WITH A WATER SUPPLY (AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES). RATES AND TOLLS RECEIVED TO BE APPLIED FOR (A) COSTS AND CHARGES IN RELATION TO ABOVE; AND (B) ANY RESIDUE REMAINING TO BE APPLIED AS TRUSTEES THINK FIT FOR BENEFIT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG PRESTON

## What causes is Long Preston Water Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Long Preston Water Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Long Preston Water 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 Long Preston Water Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Long Preston Water Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243814) 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 Long Preston Water Trust's charity number?

Long Preston Water Trust's charity number is 243814. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 243814?

Search 243814 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 Long Preston Water Trust do?

SUPPLIES THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG PRESTON WITH A WATER SUPPLY (AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES). RATES AND TOLLS RECEIVED TO BE APPLIED FOR (A) COSTS AND CHARGES IN RELATION TO ABOVE; AND (B) ANY RESIDUE REMAINING TO BE APPLIED AS TRUSTEES THINK FIT FOR BENEFIT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG PRESTON

Does Long Preston Water Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Long Preston Water 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 Long Preston Water Trust?

Long Preston Water Trust's website is http://www.longprestonwatertrust.online — 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/243814).