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title: "Otter Valley Association — check charity number 278266 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Otter Valley Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278266. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in PO Box 70. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/otter-valley-association
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:55:27.240Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Otter Valley Association is a registered charity (number 278266) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £210,757 (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 Otter Valley Association?

Registered charity number

278266

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

PO Box 70

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£210,757

Website

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

## What does Otter Valley Association do?

Development planning oversightHeritage buildings and local history databaseTalks & walksLitter pickingHimalayan Balsam clearance

## What causes is Otter Valley Association registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Otter Valley Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Otter Valley Association 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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[Visit charity website](http://www.ova.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Otter Valley Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Otter Valley Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278266) 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 Otter Valley Association's charity number?

Otter Valley Association's charity number is 278266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278266?

Search 278266 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 Otter Valley Association do?

Development planning oversightHeritage buildings and local history databaseTalks & walksLitter pickingHimalayan Balsam clearance

Does Otter Valley Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Otter Valley Association. 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 Otter Valley Association?

Otter Valley Association's website is http://www.ova.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/278266).