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title: "West Bank Park Heritage Trust — check charity number 1179788 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is West Bank Park Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179788. Education/training charity based in York. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-bank-park-heritage-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:11:58.676Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

West Bank Park Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 1179788) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. 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 West Bank Park Heritage Trust?

Registered charity number

1179788

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

York

Website

[thebackhouse.co.uk](http://thebackhouse.co.uk/)

## What does West Bank Park Heritage Trust do?

Enhancing the understanding of the legacy of James Backhouse with particular reference to theformer nursery and gardens situated at West Bank Park; Conserve the remains of the Lodge at West Bank Park; Promote an understanding of horticulture by providing a sustainablecommunity space for people of all ages to come together; To benefit the residents of York.

## What causes is West Bank Park Heritage Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Bank Park Heritage Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Bank Park Heritage 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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[Visit charity website](http://thebackhouse.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is West Bank Park Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. West Bank Park Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179788) 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 West Bank Park Heritage Trust's charity number?

West Bank Park Heritage Trust's charity number is 1179788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179788?

Search 1179788 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 West Bank Park Heritage Trust do?

Enhancing the understanding of the legacy of James Backhouse with particular reference to theformer nursery and gardens situated at West Bank Park; Conserve the remains of the Lodge at West Bank Park; Promote an understanding of horticulture by providing a sustainablecommunity space for people of all ages to come together; To benefit the residents of York.

Does West Bank Park Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Bank Park Heritage 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 West Bank Park Heritage Trust?

West Bank Park Heritage Trust's website is http://thebackhouse.co.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/1179788).