--- title: "Wild Colerne — check charity number 1197970 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wild Colerne a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197970. Education/training charity based in Colerne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wild-colerne retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:26:29.078Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wild Colerne is a registered charity (number 1197970) 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 £343 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Wild Colerne? Registered charity number 1197970 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Colerne Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £343 Website [www.wildcolerne.org](http://www.wildcolerne.org/) ## What does Wild Colerne do? 1. Enhancing habitats for native wildlife, including its flora, fauna and other taxa;2. Providing information to raise public awareness;3. Promoting actions to mitigate biodiversity loss and the impact of climate change on the natural environment;4. Facilitating community support for biodiversity protection by promoting nature themed activities. ## What causes is Wild Colerne registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wild Colerne yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wild Colerne 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=wild-colerne&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wildcolerne.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wild Colerne a legitimate charity? Yes. Wild Colerne is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197970) 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 Wild Colerne's charity number? Wild Colerne's charity number is 1197970. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197970? Search 1197970 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 Wild Colerne do? 1. Enhancing habitats for native wildlife, including its flora, fauna and other taxa;2. Providing information to raise public awareness;3. Promoting actions to mitigate biodiversity loss and the impact of climate change on the natural environment;4. Facilitating community support for biodiversity protection by promoting nature themed activities. Does Wild Colerne have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wild Colerne. 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 Wild Colerne? Wild Colerne's website is http://www.wildcolerne.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/1197970).