The Ernest Cook Trust
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Land-owning educational grant-making charitable company, making grants throughout the United Kingdom. Grants are awarded for projects that support young people in Outdoor Learning, environmental engagement, connection to nature and Learning from the Land. The Trust also makes use of its landed estates as a direct resource for educational visits and associated activity.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Ernest Cook Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE ERNEST COOK TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
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THE ERNEST COOK 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).
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Frequently asked questions about The Ernest Cook Trust
The Ernest Cook Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Cirencester, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 1146629. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Ernest Cook Trust has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Land-owning educational grant-making charitable company, making grants throughout the United Kingdom. Grants are awarded for projects that support young people in Outdoor Learning, environmental engagement, connection to nature and Learning from the Land. The Trust also makes use of its landed estates as a direct resource for educational visits and associated activity. The Ernest Cook Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2012.
The Ernest Cook 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 1146629.
The Ernest Cook Trust's registered charity number is 1146629. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Ernest Cook Trust is located in Cirencester, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
The Ernest Cook Trust is based in Cirencester in England. 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.
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Quick facts about The Ernest Cook Trust
- What is The Ernest Cook Trust?
- The Ernest Cook Trust is a education charitable company based in Cirencester, United Kingdom. Land-owning educational grant-making charitable company, making grants throughout the United Kingdom. Grants are awarded for projects that support young people in Outdoor Learning, environmental engagement, connection to nature and Learning from the Land. The Trust also makes use of its landed estates as a direct resource for educational visits and associated activity.
- When was The Ernest Cook Trust founded?
- The Ernest Cook Trust was founded in 2012.
- Where is The Ernest Cook Trust located?
- Headquartered in Cirencester, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Ernest Cook Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £6.3 million. 43% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Ernest Cook Trust trustworthy?
- The Ernest Cook Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 The Ernest Cook Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 1146629 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Ernest Cook Trust's website?
- https://www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk
- Are donations to The Ernest Cook 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.