--- title: "The Bay Trust — check charity number 1026765 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bay Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1026765. Education/training charity based in Pines Garden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bay-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:27:22.454Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bay Trust is a registered charity (number 1026765) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £268,746 (year ending 2024-09-29). 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 Bay Trust? Registered charity number 1026765 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Pines Garden Latest income (year ending 2024-09-29) £268,746 Website [www.baytrust.org.uk](http://www.baytrust.org.uk/) ## What does The Bay Trust do? To promote and provide for education and science in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular but not by way of limitation in the fields of environmental protection, preservation and conservation; and to promote for the public benefit the preservation of the natural beauty, flora and fauna of St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe and such other areas as the trustees shall from time to time determine. ## What causes is The Bay Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bay Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bay 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-bay-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.baytrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bay Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bay Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1026765) 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 Bay Trust's charity number? The Bay Trust's charity number is 1026765. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1026765? Search 1026765 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 Bay Trust do? To promote and provide for education and science in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular but not by way of limitation in the fields of environmental protection, preservation and conservation; and to promote for the public benefit the preservation of the natural beauty, flora and fauna of St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe and such other areas as the trustees shall from time to time determine. Does The Bay Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bay 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 Bay Trust? The Bay Trust's website is http://www.baytrust.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/1026765).