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title: "The Watercress Way — check charity number 1167675 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Watercress Way a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167675. Education/training charity based in Kings Worthy. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-watercress-way
retrieved: 2026-08-28T14:00:37.470Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Watercress Way is a registered charity (number 1167675) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,107 (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 Watercress Way?

Registered charity number

1167675

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Kings Worthy

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£2,107

Website

[www.thewatercressway.org.uk](http://www.thewatercressway.org.uk/)

## What does The Watercress Way do?

To create an easily accessible, non-motorised circular route linking the communities of Alresford, Kings Worthy and Sutton Scotney via disused railways and existing Drove Roads.Ensure that all sections of the route are well maintained and appropriately accessible.Develop the route for all ages, and all levels of mobility, and communicate the benefits of the route.

## What causes is The Watercress Way registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Watercress Way yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Watercress Way 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Watercress Way a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Watercress Way is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167675) 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 Watercress Way's charity number?

The Watercress Way's charity number is 1167675. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1167675?

Search 1167675 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 Watercress Way do?

To create an easily accessible, non-motorised circular route linking the communities of Alresford, Kings Worthy and Sutton Scotney via disused railways and existing Drove Roads.Ensure that all sections of the route are well maintained and appropriately accessible.Develop the route for all ages, and all levels of mobility, and communicate the benefits of the route.

Does The Watercress Way have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Watercress Way. 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 Watercress Way?

The Watercress Way's website is http://www.thewatercressway.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/1167675).