--- title: "Ilchester Nature Trust — check charity number 1196458 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ilchester Nature Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196458. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Ilchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ilchester-nature-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:24:20.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ilchester Nature Trust is a registered charity (number 1196458) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £25,091 (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 Ilchester Nature Trust? Registered charity number 1196458 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ilchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,091 ## What does Ilchester Nature Trust do? The Ilchester Nature Trust carries out the following activities in furtherance of its charitable objectives:- planting of trees and other activities that improve the natural environment- working with the local community, particularly Ilchester Primary School, to promote understanding of, and participation in, the natural environment. ## What causes is Ilchester Nature Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ilchester Nature Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ilchester Nature 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=ilchester-nature-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ilchester Nature Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Ilchester Nature Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196458) 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 Ilchester Nature Trust's charity number? Ilchester Nature Trust's charity number is 1196458. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196458? Search 1196458 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 Ilchester Nature Trust do? The Ilchester Nature Trust carries out the following activities in furtherance of its charitable objectives:- planting of trees and other activities that improve the natural environment- working with the local community, particularly Ilchester Primary School, to promote understanding of, and participation in, the natural environment. Does Ilchester Nature Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ilchester Nature 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 Ilchester Nature Trust? Ilchester Nature Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1196458).