--- title: "Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust — check charity number 1197704 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197704. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Petersfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/merritts-meadow-conservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:07:38.640Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust is a registered charity (number 1197704) 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 £3,750 (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 Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust? Registered charity number 1197704 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Petersfield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,750 Website [www.merrittsmeadownaturereserve.com](http://www.merrittsmeadownaturereserve.com/) ## What does Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust do? Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust manages Merritts Meadow Nature Reserve, a 4 acre site in the centre of Petersfield Hants.Working closely with other Conservation Groups and the local community, the Charity is responsible for maintaining and improving the land, making it more valuable to wildlife and improving its biodiversity as well as creating a peaceful area for the local community to enjoy. ## What causes is Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merritts Meadow Conservation 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=merritts-meadow-conservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.merrittsmeadownaturereserve.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197704) 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 Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust's charity number? Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust's charity number is 1197704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197704? Search 1197704 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 Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust do? Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust manages Merritts Meadow Nature Reserve, a 4 acre site in the centre of Petersfield Hants.Working closely with other Conservation Groups and the local community, the Charity is responsible for maintaining and improving the land, making it more valuable to wildlife and improving its biodiversity as well as creating a peaceful area for the local community to enjoy. Does Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merritts Meadow Conservation 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 Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust? Merritts Meadow Conservation Trust's website is http://www.merrittsmeadownaturereserve.com — 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/1197704).