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title: "The Whitchurch Waterway Trust — check charity number 701050 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Whitchurch Waterway Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 701050. Amateur Sport charity based in Mile Bank. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-whitchurch-waterway-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:15:54.994Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Whitchurch Waterway Trust is a registered charity (number 701050) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £21,768 (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 Whitchurch Waterway Trust?

Registered charity number

701050

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Mile Bank

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£21,768

Website

[www.whitchurchwaterway.uk](http://www.whitchurchwaterway.uk/)

## What does The Whitchurch Waterway Trust do?

To maintain the Whitchurch Arm of the Llangollen Canal and extend it further towards the town of Whitchurch to provide a healthy leisure facility for local people and the wider boating community.

## What causes is The Whitchurch Waterway Trust registered for?

Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Whitchurch Waterway Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Whitchurch Waterway 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Whitchurch Waterway Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Whitchurch Waterway Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 701050) 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 Whitchurch Waterway Trust's charity number?

The Whitchurch Waterway Trust's charity number is 701050. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 701050?

Search 701050 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 Whitchurch Waterway Trust do?

To maintain the Whitchurch Arm of the Llangollen Canal and extend it further towards the town of Whitchurch to provide a healthy leisure facility for local people and the wider boating community.

Does The Whitchurch Waterway Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Whitchurch Waterway 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 Whitchurch Waterway Trust?

The Whitchurch Waterway Trust's website is http://www.whitchurchwaterway.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/701050).