--- title: "South-East Rural Charitable Trust — check charity number 1193316 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South-East Rural Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193316. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Cowbeech. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-east-rural-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:15:44.248Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South-East Rural Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1193316) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £52,712 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 South-East Rural Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1193316 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cowbeech Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £52,712 Website [www.seruralct.org](http://www.seruralct.org/) ## What does South-East Rural Charitable Trust do? To promote, amongst other things, the advancement of health and the saving of lives. Funds are raised by hosting a range of social and equestrian events. Grants are made to registered charities including Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust, East Sussex Farmers Benevolent Fund and a number of hospices. ## What causes is South-East Rural Charitable Trust registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South-East Rural Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South-East Rural Charitable 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-east-rural-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.seruralct.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South-East Rural Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. South-East Rural Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193316) 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-East Rural Charitable Trust's charity number? South-East Rural Charitable Trust's charity number is 1193316. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193316? Search 1193316 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-East Rural Charitable Trust do? To promote, amongst other things, the advancement of health and the saving of lives. Funds are raised by hosting a range of social and equestrian events. Grants are made to registered charities including Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust, East Sussex Farmers Benevolent Fund and a number of hospices. Does South-East Rural Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South-East Rural Charitable 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-East Rural Charitable Trust? South-East Rural Charitable Trust's website is http://www.seruralct.org — 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/1193316).