--- title: "The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund — check charity number 287981 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287981. Education/training charity based in Banwell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-arthur-bedwell-memorial-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:02:41.161Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund is a registered charity (number 287981) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £291 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund? Registered charity number 287981 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Banwell Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £291 ## What does The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund do? Member bands of South West Brass Band Association are invited to nominate musical directors or players for financial assistance in attending approved courses of musical instruction. ## What causes is The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund 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=the-arthur-bedwell-memorial-trust-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287981) 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 The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund's charity number? The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund's charity number is 287981. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287981? Search 287981 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 The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund do? Member bands of South West Brass Band Association are invited to nominate musical directors or players for financial assistance in attending approved courses of musical instruction. Does The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund. 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 The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund? The Arthur Bedwell Memorial Trust Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/287981).