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Registered charity · No. 1040740TrustMelbury Sampford

The Swannery Trust

The Swannery Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in animals, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Melbury Sampford.

Quick answer

The Swannery Trust is a registered charity (number 1040740) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £49,453 (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 Swannery Trust?

Registered charity number
1040740
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Melbury Sampford
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£49,453

What does The Swannery Trust do?

PROMOTION, PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF SWANS AND OTHER SUCH SPECIES OF BIRDS THAT ARE RARE OR THREATENED TOGETHER WITH THE CONSERVATION OF CHESIL BEACH AND THE FLEET LAGOON.

What causes is The Swannery Trust registered for?

AnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Swannery Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Swannery 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Swannery Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Swannery Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1040740) 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 Swannery Trust's charity number?
The Swannery Trust's charity number is 1040740. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1040740?
Search 1040740 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 Swannery Trust do?
PROMOTION, PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF SWANS AND OTHER SUCH SPECIES OF BIRDS THAT ARE RARE OR THREATENED TOGETHER WITH THE CONSERVATION OF CHESIL BEACH AND THE FLEET LAGOON.
Does The Swannery Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Swannery 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 Swannery Trust?
The Swannery 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.