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Registered charity · No. 1185818CIO

Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO

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Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05
£6,359
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05
£2,891
Registered charity number
1185818
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Braystones Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.littlemesopotamia.co.uk

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Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO (number 1185818) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO do?

Since 2002 over 5000 trees have been planted in Beckermet Cumbria on farm land which has been named Little Mesopotamia as it lies on a site between two tributaries of the river Ehen. The charity aims to nurture and care for an experimental botanical collection,to protect the natural environment for the benefit of wildlife, and to encourage understanding of conservation issues with guided tours.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO

Answers Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's highest-paid staff paid?

Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Balm
Where it says it operates
Cumbria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO as a registered charity (number 1185818) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's charity number?
Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's charity number is 1185818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185818?
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What does Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO do?
Since 2002 over 5000 trees have been planted in Beckermet Cumbria on farm land which has been named Little Mesopotamia as it lies on a site between two tributaries of the river Ehen. The charity aims to nurture and care for an experimental botanical collection,to protect the natural environment for the benefit of wildlife, and to encourage understanding of conservation issues with guided tours.
Does Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO. 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 Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO?
Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.littlemesopotamia.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO?
The register records Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's trustees paid?
Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO registered as a charity?
Biographical Arboretum, Little Mesopotamia CIO was entered on the register on 15 October 2019.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.