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title: "Thanet Countryside Trust — check charity number 1211099 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Thanet Countryside Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211099. General Charitable Purposes 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
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:17:45.666Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Thanet Countryside Trust is a registered charity (number 1211099) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. 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?

Registered charity number

1211099

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Canterbury Road

Website

[monktonreserve.org](http://monktonreserve.org/)

## What does Thanet Countryside Trust do?

To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Thanet, Kent, in particular (but not exclusively) The Monkton Nature Reserve.To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

## What causes is Thanet Countryside Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thanet Countryside Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thanet Countryside 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://monktonreserve.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Thanet Countryside Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Thanet Countryside Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211099) 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's charity number?

Thanet Countryside Trust's charity number is 1211099. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1211099?

Search 1211099 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 do?

To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Thanet, Kent, in particular (but not exclusively) The Monkton Nature Reserve.To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

Does Thanet Countryside Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thanet Countryside 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 Thanet Countryside Trust?

Thanet Countryside Trust's website is http://monktonreserve.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/1211099).