--- title: "The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust — check charity number 297982 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297982. Education/training charity based in Church End. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-berkeley-reafforestation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:29:36.910Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust is a registered charity (number 297982) 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 £12,109 (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 The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust? Registered charity number 297982 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Church End Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,109 Website [www.thebrt.org](http://www.thebrt.org/) ## What does The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust do? i) The relief of poverty by promoting tree planting and effective tree management internationally as means of combating land erosion and degradation, rural poverty and ecological and environmental deterioration, andii) The advancement of education in the importance of the role of forestry and in tree planting and tree management ## What causes is The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Berkeley Reafforestation 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=the-berkeley-reafforestation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebrt.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297982) 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 The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust's charity number? The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust's charity number is 297982. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297982? Search 297982 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 The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust do? i) The relief of poverty by promoting tree planting and effective tree management internationally as means of combating land erosion and degradation, rural poverty and ecological and environmental deterioration, andii) The advancement of education in the importance of the role of forestry and in tree planting and tree management Does The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Berkeley Reafforestation 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 The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust? The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust's website is http://www.thebrt.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/297982).