Is The Countryside and Community Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Countryside and Community Foundation as a registered charity (number 803411) 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation's charity number?

The Countryside and Community Foundation's charity number is 803411. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 803411?

Search 803411 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Countryside and Community Foundation. 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation?

The Countryside and Community Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://www.ccri.ac.uk/about-us/countryside-and-community-foundation/. 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Countryside and Community Foundation: The Countryside Trust.

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The Countryside and Community Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Countryside and Community Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about The Countryside and Community Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £869
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,643
Registered charity number: 803411
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Swindon Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ccri.ac.uk/about-us/countryside-and-community-foundation

Quick answer

The Countryside and Community Foundation (number 803411) 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation do?

The Foundation continues to have a commitment to its objects and is actively supporting the development of new researchers and research students through its activity.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Countryside and Community Foundation

Answers The Countryside and Community Foundation 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 May 1990
Previous names on the register: The Countryside Trust
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 The Countryside and Community Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Countryside and Community Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Countryside and Community Foundation. 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Countryside and Community Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Countryside and Community Foundation as a registered charity (number 803411) 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation's charity number?: The Countryside and Community Foundation's charity number is 803411. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 803411?: Search 803411 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation do?: The Foundation continues to have a commitment to its objects and is actively supporting the development of new researchers and research students through its activity.
Does The Countryside and Community Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Countryside and Community Foundation. 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation?: The Countryside and Community Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://www.ccri.ac.uk/about-us/countryside-and-community-foundation/. 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 The Countryside and Community Foundation?: The register does not record The Countryside and Community Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Countryside and Community Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Countryside and Community Foundation: The Countryside Trust.
When was The Countryside and Community Foundation registered as a charity?: The Countryside and Community Foundation was entered on the register on 22 May 1990.

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.