--- title: "Thanet Countryside Trust Fund — check charity number 285972 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thanet Countryside Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285972. Education/training charity based in Canterbury Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thanet-countryside-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:17.523Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thanet Countryside Trust Fund is a registered charity (number 285972) 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. Its latest reported income was £194,678 (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 Thanet Countryside Trust Fund? Registered charity number 285972 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Canterbury Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £194,678 Website [www.monkton-reserve.org](http://www.monkton-reserve.org/) ## What does Thanet Countryside Trust Fund do? Advancement of public education in ecology and natural history and the conservation, protection and restoration for public benefit of natural resources, natural beauty, animal and plant life and land of ecological or scientific importance throughout the Isle of Thanet. Provide for the benefit of the public facilities of a charitable nature for outdoor recreation in the Isle of Thanet. ## What causes is Thanet Countryside Trust Fund registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thanet Countryside Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thanet Countryside Trust Fund 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=thanet-countryside-trust-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.monkton-reserve.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thanet Countryside Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Thanet Countryside Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285972) 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 Thanet Countryside Trust Fund's charity number? Thanet Countryside Trust Fund's charity number is 285972. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285972? Search 285972 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 Thanet Countryside Trust Fund do? Advancement of public education in ecology and natural history and the conservation, protection and restoration for public benefit of natural resources, natural beauty, animal and plant life and land of ecological or scientific importance throughout the Isle of Thanet. Provide for the benefit of the public facilities of a charitable nature for outdoor recreation in the Isle of Thanet. Does Thanet Countryside Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thanet Countryside Trust Fund. 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 Thanet Countryside Trust Fund? Thanet Countryside Trust Fund's website is http://www.monkton-reserve.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/285972).