--- title: "Cockermouth and District Civic Trust — check charity number 254362 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cockermouth and District Civic Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 254362. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Cockermouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cockermouth-and-district-civic-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:27:38.034Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cockermouth and District Civic Trust is a registered charity (number 254362) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,864 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Cockermouth and District Civic Trust? Registered charity number 254362 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cockermouth Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,864 Website [cockermouthcivictrust.co.uk](http://cockermouthcivictrust.co.uk/) ## What does Cockermouth and District Civic Trust do? We campaign for Cockermouth to be a good place in which people can live, work and relax. By examining planning applications we try to ensure that buildings are designed to respond to the needs of the people who use them. We try to educate people about their heritage and so preserve the best of the past and help design for the future. A Winter series of lectures and Summer visits are organised. ## What causes is Cockermouth and District Civic Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cockermouth and District Civic Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cockermouth and District Civic Trust 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=cockermouth-and-district-civic-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://cockermouthcivictrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cockermouth and District Civic Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Cockermouth and District Civic Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 254362) 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 Cockermouth and District Civic Trust's charity number? Cockermouth and District Civic Trust's charity number is 254362. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 254362? Search 254362 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 Cockermouth and District Civic Trust do? We campaign for Cockermouth to be a good place in which people can live, work and relax. By examining planning applications we try to ensure that buildings are designed to respond to the needs of the people who use them. We try to educate people about their heritage and so preserve the best of the past and help design for the future. A Winter series of lectures and Summer visits are organised. Does Cockermouth and District Civic Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cockermouth and District Civic Trust. 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 Cockermouth and District Civic Trust? Cockermouth and District Civic Trust's website is http://cockermouthcivictrust.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/254362).