--- title: "Beth Chatto Education Trust — check charity number 1162486 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beth Chatto Education Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162486. Education/training charity based in Beth Chatto Gardens. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beth-chatto-education-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:36:49.409Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beth Chatto Education Trust is a registered charity (number 1162486) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £212,651 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Beth Chatto Education Trust? Registered charity number 1162486 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Beth Chatto Gardens Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £212,651 Website [www.bethchatto.co.uk](http://www.bethchatto.co.uk/) ## What does Beth Chatto Education Trust do? Education, Inspiration and Enjoyment for all through Plants and Gardens. Courses, workshops and events in the subjects of horticulture, ecology, sustainability, wildlife and conservation. RHS qualifications, garden design, photography and art. School visits and Forest Schools. Garden activity programme for children and families. Community initiatives. Partnerships. Awarding student grant support. ## What causes is Beth Chatto Education Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beth Chatto Education Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beth Chatto Education 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=beth-chatto-education-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bethchatto.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beth Chatto Education Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Beth Chatto Education Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162486) 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 Beth Chatto Education Trust's charity number? Beth Chatto Education Trust's charity number is 1162486. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162486? Search 1162486 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 Beth Chatto Education Trust do? Education, Inspiration and Enjoyment for all through Plants and Gardens. Courses, workshops and events in the subjects of horticulture, ecology, sustainability, wildlife and conservation. RHS qualifications, garden design, photography and art. School visits and Forest Schools. Garden activity programme for children and families. Community initiatives. Partnerships. Awarding student grant support. Does Beth Chatto Education Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beth Chatto Education 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 Beth Chatto Education Trust? Beth Chatto Education Trust's website is http://www.bethchatto.co.uk — 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/1162486).