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title: "Council for the Protection of Rural England — check charity number 233179 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Council for the Protection of Rural England a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 233179. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in 15-21 Provost Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/council-for-the-protection-of-rural-england
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:47:55.982Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Council for the Protection of Rural England is a registered charity (number 233179) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Council for the Protection of Rural England?

Registered charity number

233179

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

15-21 Provost Street

Website

[www.cpre.org.uk](http://www.cpre.org.uk/)

## What does Council for the Protection of Rural England do?

The charity is not active. The activities of this charity are now carried out through charity number 1089685 the Campaign to Protect Rural England.

## What causes is Council for the Protection of Rural England registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Council for the Protection of Rural England yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Council for the Protection of Rural England 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.cpre.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Council for the Protection of Rural England a legitimate charity?

Yes. Council for the Protection of Rural England is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 233179) 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 Council for the Protection of Rural England's charity number?

Council for the Protection of Rural England's charity number is 233179. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 233179?

Search 233179 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 Council for the Protection of Rural England do?

The charity is not active. The activities of this charity are now carried out through charity number 1089685 the Campaign to Protect Rural England.

Does Council for the Protection of Rural England have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Council for the Protection of Rural England. 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 Council for the Protection of Rural England?

Council for the Protection of Rural England's website is http://www.cpre.org.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/233179).