--- title: "The Peter Bedford Trust — check charity number 296309 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Peter Bedford Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296309. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 242 Kingsland Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-peter-bedford-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T16:36:19.924Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Peter Bedford Trust is a registered charity (number 296309) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Peter Bedford Trust? Registered charity number 296309 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 242 Kingsland Road Website [www.peterbedford.org.uk](http://www.peterbedford.org.uk/) ## What does The Peter Bedford Trust do? The charity supports the work of the Peter Bedford Housing Association which provides opportunities for socially excluded and disabled people to become independent through a combination of housing, work, training, employment and personal support. The charity supports the Association's work by providing suitable premises and making grants and loans to support its work. ## What causes is The Peter Bedford Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Peter Bedford Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Peter Bedford 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-peter-bedford-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.peterbedford.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Peter Bedford Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Peter Bedford Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296309) 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 Peter Bedford Trust's charity number? The Peter Bedford Trust's charity number is 296309. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296309? Search 296309 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 Peter Bedford Trust do? The charity supports the work of the Peter Bedford Housing Association which provides opportunities for socially excluded and disabled people to become independent through a combination of housing, work, training, employment and personal support. The charity supports the Association's work by providing suitable premises and making grants and loans to support its work. Does The Peter Bedford Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Peter Bedford 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 Peter Bedford Trust? The Peter Bedford Trust's website is http://www.peterbedford.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/296309).