Is Maresfield Woodlands Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maresfield Woodlands Trust as a registered charity (number 1159490) 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust's charity number?

Maresfield Woodlands Trust's charity number is 1159490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1159490?

Search 1159490 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maresfield Woodlands 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust?

Maresfield Woodlands 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Maresfield Woodlands Trust: Maresfield Village Meadows Trust.

When was Maresfield Woodlands Trust registered as a charity?

Maresfield Woodlands Trust was entered on the register on 4 December 2014.

Registered charity · No. 1159490

Maresfield Woodlands Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Maresfield Woodlands Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Maresfield Woodlands Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £390
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £157
Registered charity number: 1159490
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Maresfield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Maresfield Woodlands Trust (number 1159490) 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust do?

The Trusts activities are to promote access for all abilities to open countryside outside of any development to use for leisure and educational purposes within the Maresfield Parish. The Trust will acquire this land by gift, lease or purchase. It will raise money by membership fees, patronage, donations, grants and fundraising activity.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maresfield Woodlands Trust

Answers Maresfield Woodlands Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 December 2014
Previous names on the register: Maresfield Village Meadows Trust
Where it says it operates: East Sussex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maresfield Woodlands Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Maresfield Woodlands 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maresfield Woodlands Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maresfield Woodlands Trust as a registered charity (number 1159490) 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust's charity number?: Maresfield Woodlands Trust's charity number is 1159490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159490?: Search 1159490 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust do?: The Trusts activities are to promote access for all abilities to open countryside outside of any development to use for leisure and educational purposes within the Maresfield Parish. The Trust will acquire this land by gift, lease or purchase. It will raise money by membership fees, patronage, donations, grants and fundraising activity.
Does Maresfield Woodlands Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maresfield Woodlands 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust?: Maresfield Woodlands 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 Maresfield Woodlands Trust?: The register does not record Maresfield Woodlands Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Maresfield Woodlands Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Maresfield Woodlands Trust: Maresfield Village Meadows Trust.
When was Maresfield Woodlands Trust registered as a charity?: Maresfield Woodlands Trust was entered on the register on 4 December 2014.

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.