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Registered charity · No. 1211099CIO

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# Thanet Countryside Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Thanet Countryside Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://monktonreserve.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1211099&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Thanet Countryside Trust?

Registered charity number

1211099

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Canterbury Road

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[monktonreserve.org](http://monktonreserve.org/)

Quick answer

Thanet Countryside Trust (number 1211099) 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 Thanet Countryside Trust do?

To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Thanet, Kent, in particular (but not exclusively) The Monkton Nature Reserve.To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Thanet Countryside Trust

Answers Thanet Countryside 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 records Thanet Countryside Trust 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

25 November 2024

Also known as

Monkton Nature Reserve

Where it says it operates

Kent

## Who it supports and how it works

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

**Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; 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 Thanet Countryside Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thanet Countryside Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Thanet Countryside 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## What should you check before donating to Thanet Countryside Trust?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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[Visit charity website](http://monktonreserve.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Thanet Countryside Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Thanet Countryside Trust as a registered charity (number 1211099) 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 Thanet Countryside Trust's charity number?

Thanet Countryside Trust's charity number is 1211099. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1211099?

Search 1211099 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 Thanet Countryside Trust do?

To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Thanet, Kent, in particular (but not exclusively) The Monkton Nature Reserve.To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

Does Thanet Countryside Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thanet Countryside 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 Thanet Countryside Trust?

Thanet Countryside Trust's website listed in our register data is http://monktonreserve.org. 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 Thanet Countryside Trust?

The register records Thanet Countryside Trust 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.

When was Thanet Countryside Trust registered as a charity?

Thanet Countryside Trust was entered on the register on 25 November 2024.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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/charity-details/?regId=1211099&subId=0).