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title: "Mersey Forest Foundation — check charity number 1160790 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Mersey Forest Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160790. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mersey-forest-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:46:46.915Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Mersey Forest Foundation is a registered charity (number 1160790) 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 £123,686 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Mersey Forest Foundation?

Registered charity number

1160790

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£123,686

Website

[www.merseyforest.org.uk](http://www.merseyforest.org.uk/)

## What does Mersey Forest Foundation do?

The charitable activities are those of the enhancement and improvement, maintenance and protection of the environment and landscape within the North West, for the benefit of the public.

## What causes is Mersey Forest Foundation registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mersey Forest Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mersey Forest Foundation 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 Mersey Forest Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Mersey Forest Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160790) 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 Mersey Forest Foundation's charity number?

Mersey Forest Foundation's charity number is 1160790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160790?

Search 1160790 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 Mersey Forest Foundation do?

The charitable activities are those of the enhancement and improvement, maintenance and protection of the environment and landscape within the North West, for the benefit of the public.

Does Mersey Forest Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mersey Forest Foundation. 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 Mersey Forest Foundation?

Mersey Forest Foundation's website is http://www.merseyforest.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/1160790).