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title: "Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust — check charity number 700530 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 700530. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Consett. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shotley-bridge-village-community-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:20:15.282Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust is a registered charity (number 700530) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £8,121 (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 Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust?

Registered charity number

700530

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Consett

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£8,121

Website

[shotleybridgevillagetrust.com](http://shotleybridgevillagetrust.com/)

## What does Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust do?

Discussing the development, heritage, environment & amenities of the village.Representation to public bodies about the above.Initiating projects e.g. village clean-ups, installing heritage plaques, publications. Entering village for Britain in Bloom awards and carrying out related activities. With others, organising and publicising events. Fundraising.Confined to Shotley Bridge.

## What causes is Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shotley Bridge Village Community 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 Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 700530) 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 Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust's charity number?

Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust's charity number is 700530. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 700530?

Search 700530 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 Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust do?

Discussing the development, heritage, environment & amenities of the village.Representation to public bodies about the above.Initiating projects e.g. village clean-ups, installing heritage plaques, publications. Entering village for Britain in Bloom awards and carrying out related activities. With others, organising and publicising events. Fundraising.Confined to Shotley Bridge.

Does Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shotley Bridge Village Community 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 Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust?

Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust's website is http://shotleybridgevillagetrust.com — 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/700530).