--- title: "South Downs National Park Trust — check charity number 1174975 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South Downs National Park Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174975. Education/training charity based in South Downs Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-downs-national-park-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:23:02.597Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South Downs National Park Trust is a registered charity (number 1174975) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £2,348,425 (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 South Downs National Park Trust? Registered charity number 1174975 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location South Downs Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,348,425 Website [www.southdownstrust.org.uk](http://www.southdownstrust.org.uk/) ## What does South Downs National Park Trust do? We want to see more land managed for wildlife, more rare habitats protected, more local communities thriving and more people able to access and enjoy their National Park. This requires more investment and we want to secure and direct the substantial goodwill that exists for the South Downs to places where it can make a real difference. ## What causes is South Downs National Park Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Downs National Park Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Downs National Park 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=south-downs-national-park-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southdownstrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Downs National Park Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. South Downs National Park Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174975) 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 South Downs National Park Trust's charity number? South Downs National Park Trust's charity number is 1174975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174975? Search 1174975 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 South Downs National Park Trust do? We want to see more land managed for wildlife, more rare habitats protected, more local communities thriving and more people able to access and enjoy their National Park. This requires more investment and we want to secure and direct the substantial goodwill that exists for the South Downs to places where it can make a real difference. Does South Downs National Park Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Downs National Park 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 South Downs National Park Trust? South Downs National Park Trust's website is http://www.southdownstrust.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/1174975).