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Record, study and protect places and objects of ornithological, entomological, botanical, zoological, geological, archaeological or scientific interest, or of natural beauty; own and manage nature reserves for the conservation and control of plants and wild creatures living therein; promote, organise and encourage study and research for the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences.
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· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Cornwall Wildlife Trust with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 5,685 environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCornwall Wildlife Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Truro, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 214929. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £8M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust's registered charity number is 214929. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is located in Truro, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has £8M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £8M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cornwall Wildlife Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cornwall Wildlife Trust holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Record, study and protect places and objects of ornithological, entomological, botanical, zoological, geological, archaeological or scientific interest, or of natural beauty; own and manage nature reserves for the conservation and control of plants and wild creatures living therein; promote, organise and encourage study and research for the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences. Cornwall Wildlife Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £8M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 214929.
You can verify Cornwall Wildlife Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Cornwall Wildlife Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/support-us/donate-our-appeals/badger-vaccination-cornwall). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Yes, Cornwall Wildlife Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.
Donations to Cornwall Wildlife Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is based in Truro. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust was first registered in 1963, making it approximately 63 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Cornwall Wildlife Trust is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Higher Number of Puffins Washing Up on Cornwall Coast, Says Cornwall Wildlife Trust - CornishStuff
Two pairs of beavers released in Cornwall by wildlife trust - BBC
Cornwall Wildlife Trust Raises Concern Over Dolphin Strandings - CornishStuff
First beaver reintroductions in Cornwall set precedent for wild releases in England - The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts’ 2025 marine review - The Wildlife Trusts
Serious wildlife concerns about 'fast-track' of £150 million Falmouth Docks plan - Cornwall Live
Wildlife Trust sounds alarm over fast-tracked Falmouth Docks redevelopment - Falmouth Packet
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 15 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1963
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cornwall Wildlife Trust
- What is Cornwall Wildlife Trust?
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust is a environment charitable company based in Truro, United Kingdom. Record, study and protect places and objects of ornithological, entomological, botanical, zoological, geological, archaeological or scientific interest, or of natural beauty; own and manage nature reserves for the conservation and control of plants and wild creatures living therein; promote, organise and encourage study and research for the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences.
- When was Cornwall Wildlife Trust founded?
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust was founded in 1963.
- Where is Cornwall Wildlife Trust located?
- Headquartered in Truro, United Kingdom.
- What is Cornwall Wildlife Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cornwall Wildlife Trust trustworthy?
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cornwall Wildlife Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 214929 (United Kingdom).
- What is Cornwall Wildlife Trust's website?
- https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
- Are donations to Cornwall Wildlife Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.