--- title: "The Bates Charitable Trust — check charity number 280602 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bates Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280602. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Allestree. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bates-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:26:31.245Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bates Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 280602) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £25,910 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Bates Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 280602 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Allestree Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £25,910 ## What does The Bates Charitable Trust do? The trustees have maintained a programme of support for: (1) Christian relief organisations, overseas mission agencies and projects; (2) Schemes for relief of poverty and sources of poverty within the Midlands; (3) Support for local church mission projects, primarily within Derbyshire. ## What causes is The Bates Charitable Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bates Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bates Charitable 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? 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-bates-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bates Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bates Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280602) 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 Bates Charitable Trust's charity number? The Bates Charitable Trust's charity number is 280602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280602? Search 280602 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 Bates Charitable Trust do? The trustees have maintained a programme of support for: (1) Christian relief organisations, overseas mission agencies and projects; (2) Schemes for relief of poverty and sources of poverty within the Midlands; (3) Support for local church mission projects, primarily within Derbyshire. Does The Bates Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bates Charitable 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 The Bates Charitable Trust? The Bates Charitable Trust 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/280602).