--- title: "The Cholderton Estate Trust — check charity number 1176973 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cholderton Estate Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176973. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cholderton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cholderton-estate-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:06:48.610Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cholderton Estate Trust is a registered charity (number 1176973) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Cholderton Estate Trust? Registered charity number 1176973 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cholderton ## What does The Cholderton Estate Trust do? The advancement of education in relation to environmental and ecological matters through the promotion of organic and sustainable farming and land management practices on the Cholderton Estate in Wiltshire.To further exclusively charitable purposes according to the law in England and Wales as the charity trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine. ## What causes is The Cholderton Estate Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cholderton Estate Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cholderton Estate 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-cholderton-estate-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cholderton Estate Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cholderton Estate Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176973) 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 Cholderton Estate Trust's charity number? The Cholderton Estate Trust's charity number is 1176973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176973? Search 1176973 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 Cholderton Estate Trust do? The advancement of education in relation to environmental and ecological matters through the promotion of organic and sustainable farming and land management practices on the Cholderton Estate in Wiltshire.To further exclusively charitable purposes according to the law in England and Wales as the charity trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine. Does The Cholderton Estate Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cholderton Estate 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 Cholderton Estate Trust? The Cholderton Estate Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1176973).