--- title: "Wilts & Berks Canal Trust — check charity number 299595 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wilts & Berks Canal Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299595. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Dauntsey Lock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wilts-berks-canal-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:35:11.594Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is a registered charity (number 299595) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £346,704 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Wilts & Berks Canal Trust? Registered charity number 299595 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Dauntsey Lock Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £346,704 Website [www.wbct.org.uk](http://www.wbct.org.uk/) ## What does Wilts & Berks Canal Trust do? To protect, conserve and improve the route of the Wilts & Berks and North Wilts canals and branches for the benefit of the community and environment. ## What causes is Wilts & Berks Canal Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wilts & Berks Canal Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wilts & Berks Canal 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=wilts-berks-canal-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wbct.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wilts & Berks Canal Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299595) 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 Wilts & Berks Canal Trust's charity number? Wilts & Berks Canal Trust's charity number is 299595. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299595? Search 299595 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 Wilts & Berks Canal Trust do? To protect, conserve and improve the route of the Wilts & Berks and North Wilts canals and branches for the benefit of the community and environment. Does Wilts & Berks Canal Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wilts & Berks Canal 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 Wilts & Berks Canal Trust? Wilts & Berks Canal Trust's website is http://www.wbct.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/299595).