--- title: "Cantelupe Centre — check charity number 512294 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cantelupe Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512294. Education/training charity based in Market Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cantelupe-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:50:54.625Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cantelupe Centre is a registered charity (number 512294) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £37,620 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Cantelupe Centre? Registered charity number 512294 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Market Place Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £37,620 ## What does Cantelupe Centre do? The Centre is situated on the Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire.The Centre is accessible to large parts of the community, at present we currently have approx 700 visitors per week to the centre. They attend different groups for example:- Before & after school club, Pre School Playgroup, Holiday Club, Mental Health groups, Youth Club, Coffee Bars & Market Research groups. ## What causes is Cantelupe Centre registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cantelupe Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cantelupe Centre is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cantelupe-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cantelupe Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Cantelupe Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512294) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Cantelupe Centre's charity number? Cantelupe Centre's charity number is 512294. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512294? Search 512294 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 Cantelupe Centre do? The Centre is situated on the Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire.The Centre is accessible to large parts of the community, at present we currently have approx 700 visitors per week to the centre. They attend different groups for example:- Before & after school club, Pre School Playgroup, Holiday Club, Mental Health groups, Youth Club, Coffee Bars & Market Research groups. Does Cantelupe Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cantelupe Centre. 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 Cantelupe Centre? Cantelupe Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/512294).