Is Societree CIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Societree CIO as a registered charity (number 1212499) 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 Societree CIO's charity number?

Societree CIO's charity number is 1212499. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212499?

Search 1212499 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 Societree CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Societree 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 Societree CIO?

Societree CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.societree.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.

What was Societree CIO previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Societree CIO: Societree CIC.

When was Societree CIO registered as a charity?

Societree CIO was entered on the register on 12 March 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1212499CIO

Societree CIO

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Societree CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Societree CIO?

Registered charity number: 1212499
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Plym House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.societree.uk

Quick answer

Societree CIO (number 1212499) 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 Societree CIO do?

We create tiny, thriving native forests in schools and communities, using the Miyawaki method. Through hands-on learning, playful education and local partnerships, we reconnect people with nature, one tree (and child) at a time. Based in Plymouth, we grow both forests and futures across the South West and beyond.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Societree CIO

Answers Societree CIO 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 Societree CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 March 2025
Previous names on the register: Societree CIC
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Societree CIO registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Societree CIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Societree CIO. 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 Societree CIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Societree CIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Societree CIO as a registered charity (number 1212499) 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 Societree CIO's charity number?: Societree CIO's charity number is 1212499. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1212499?: Search 1212499 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 Societree CIO do?: We create tiny, thriving native forests in schools and communities, using the Miyawaki method. Through hands-on learning, playful education and local partnerships, we reconnect people with nature, one tree (and child) at a time. Based in Plymouth, we grow both forests and futures across the South West and beyond.
Does Societree CIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Societree 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 Societree CIO?: Societree CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.societree.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Societree CIO?: The register does not record Societree CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Societree CIO previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Societree CIO: Societree CIC.
When was Societree CIO registered as a charity?: Societree CIO was entered on the register on 12 March 2025.

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.