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Moorland Charitable Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1218121
Status
Registered
Registered
May 18, 2026
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Pitt House
The Borough
Downton
SP5 3ND

Activities

The Charity supports the protection, conservation and improvement of moorland in England and Wales for public benefit. It makes grants to independent charities, universities, and not for profit bodies for research education and public information on moorland conservation, ecology, biodiversity and heritage. It does not fund commercial, sporting or private land-management activity.

Objects: 3.1. The CIO Will Provide Grants To Charities, Universities, Educational Bodies And Voluntary Organisations Throughout England And Wales Provided That Such Grants Are Limited To Fulfilling One Or More Of The Following Charitable Purposes: 3.1.1 The Protection, Conservation And Improvement Of The Physical And Natural Environment In Particular The Moorland And Scientific Interest Of Moorland; And 3.1.2 The Preservation Of The Cultural Heritage Associated With Moorland Conservation; And 3.1.3 The Advancement Of Education For The Public In Relation To Moorland Conservation, Ecology, Biodiversity, Landscape, Heritage And Related Environmental Matters, Including Through Research And The Dissemination Of Its Results The Voluntary Organisations Mean: Independent Organisations, Which Are Established For Purposes That Add Value To The Community As A Whole, Or A Significant Section Of The Community, And Which Are Not Permitted By Their Constitution To Make A Profit For Private Distribution. Voluntary Organisations Do Not Include Local Government Or Other Statutory Authorities.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales