Is Essex Farmers Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Essex Farmers Trust as a registered charity (number 1172540) 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 Essex Farmers Trust's charity number?

Essex Farmers Trust's charity number is 1172540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172540?

Search 1172540 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.

Does Essex Farmers Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Farmers 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 Essex Farmers Trust?

Essex Farmers Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Essex Farmers Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Essex Farmers Trust: Nfu Essex Charitable Trust.

When was Essex Farmers Trust registered as a charity?

Essex Farmers Trust was entered on the register on 11 April 2017.

Registered charity · No. 1172540Trust

Essex Farmers Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Essex Farmers Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Essex Farmers Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £62,715
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £38,178
Registered charity number: 1172540
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Baythorne End
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

What does the register show for Essex Farmers Trust?

Essex Farmers Trust (number 1172540) 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 Essex Farmers Trust do?

The NFU Essex Charitable Trust was created to further the understanding of farming and the countryside in Essex, as well as offering support to those in need and involved in agricultural and rural communities in the county. The funds were originally collected from farmers within the county and used to support the local work of the National Farmers Union.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Essex Farmers Trust

Answers Essex Farmers Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

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

The register does not record Essex Farmers Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Essex Farmers Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 April 2017
Previous names on the register: Nfu Essex Charitable Trust
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-11-07. 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 Essex Farmers Trust registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Farmers Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Essex Farmers Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Essex Farmers Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Essex Farmers Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Essex Farmers Trust as a registered charity (number 1172540) 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 Essex Farmers Trust's charity number?: Essex Farmers Trust's charity number is 1172540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1172540?: Search 1172540 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 Essex Farmers Trust do?: The NFU Essex Charitable Trust was created to further the understanding of farming and the countryside in Essex, as well as offering support to those in need and involved in agricultural and rural communities in the county. The funds were originally collected from farmers within the county and used to support the local work of the National Farmers Union.
Does Essex Farmers Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Farmers 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 Essex Farmers Trust?: Essex Farmers Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Essex Farmers Trust?: The register does not record Essex Farmers Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Essex Farmers Trust's trustees paid?: Essex Farmers Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Essex Farmers Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Essex Farmers Trust: Nfu Essex Charitable Trust.
When was Essex Farmers Trust registered as a charity?: Essex Farmers Trust was entered on the register on 11 April 2017.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.