Is Community Action Peterborough a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Community Action Peterborough as a registered charity (number 1056590) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Community Action Peterborough's charity number?

Community Action Peterborough's charity number is 1056590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1056590?

Search 1056590 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.

Does Community Action Peterborough have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Action Peterborough. 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 Community Action Peterborough?

Community Action Peterborough's website listed in our register data is http://www.capeterborough.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Community Action Peterborough previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Community Action Peterborough: Community Associations of Peterborough.

When was Community Action Peterborough registered as a charity?

Community Action Peterborough was entered on the register on 4 July 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1056590

Community Action Peterborough

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Community Action Peterborough is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.

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What are the key facts about Community Action Peterborough?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1056590
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Peterborough
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.capeterborough.org.uk

Quick answer

Community Action Peterborough (number 1056590) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Community Action Peterborough do?

CAP is an Independent Organisation and is the main umbrella body supporting community association and village hall management committees in Peterborough

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Community Action Peterborough

Answers Community Action Peterborough gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Community Action Peterborough as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 July 1996
Also known as: C a P
Previous names on the register: Community Associations of Peterborough
Where it says it operates: Peterborough City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Community Action Peterborough registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Action Peterborough yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Community Action Peterborough. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Community Action Peterborough?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Action Peterborough a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Community Action Peterborough as a registered charity (number 1056590) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Community Action Peterborough's charity number?: Community Action Peterborough's charity number is 1056590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1056590?: Search 1056590 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 Community Action Peterborough do?: CAP is an Independent Organisation and is the main umbrella body supporting community association and village hall management committees in Peterborough
Does Community Action Peterborough have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Action Peterborough. 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 Community Action Peterborough?: Community Action Peterborough's website listed in our register data is http://www.capeterborough.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Community Action Peterborough?: The register does not record Community Action Peterborough as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Community Action Peterborough previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Community Action Peterborough: Community Associations of Peterborough.
When was Community Action Peterborough registered as a charity?: Community Action Peterborough was entered on the register on 4 July 1996.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.