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title: "Cornwall Red Squirrel Project — check charity number 1147887 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cornwall Red Squirrel Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147887. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Chyandour. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cornwall-red-squirrel-project
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:04:02.867Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cornwall Red Squirrel Project is a registered charity (number 1147887) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Cornwall Red Squirrel Project?

Registered charity number

1147887

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chyandour

Website

[www.cornwallredsquirrels.co.uk](http://www.cornwallredsquirrels.co.uk/)

## What does Cornwall Red Squirrel Project do?

Conservation charity promoting understanding of the native red squirrel within Cornwall, and undertaking habitat improvement with a view to reintroducing the wild red squirrel to Cornwall.

## What causes is Cornwall Red Squirrel Project registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cornwall Red Squirrel Project yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cornwall Red Squirrel Project 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cornwall Red Squirrel Project a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cornwall Red Squirrel Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147887) 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 Cornwall Red Squirrel Project's charity number?

Cornwall Red Squirrel Project's charity number is 1147887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1147887?

Search 1147887 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 Cornwall Red Squirrel Project do?

Conservation charity promoting understanding of the native red squirrel within Cornwall, and undertaking habitat improvement with a view to reintroducing the wild red squirrel to Cornwall.

Does Cornwall Red Squirrel Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cornwall Red Squirrel Project. 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 Cornwall Red Squirrel Project?

Cornwall Red Squirrel Project's website is http://www.cornwallredsquirrels.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/1147887).