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title: "Cresswell Pele Tower — check charity number 1176137 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cresswell Pele Tower a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176137. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Cresswell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cresswell-pele-tower
retrieved: 2026-08-19T17:26:53.185Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cresswell Pele Tower is a registered charity (number 1176137) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £37,742 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Cresswell Pele Tower?

Registered charity number

1176137

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cresswell

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£37,742

Website

[cresswellpeletower.org.uk](https://cresswellpeletower.org.uk/)

## What does Cresswell Pele Tower do?

Cresswell Pele Tower was built by the Cresswell family in the 14th century. It is a Grade 11* Listed Building and Scheduled Monument. The Cresswell Pele Tower Project has set up a community and education focused project to investigate the Pele Tower and its environs and then conserve the tower and adjacent 18th century walled garden as a community resource for future generations.

## What causes is Cresswell Pele Tower registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cresswell Pele Tower yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cresswell Pele Tower 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cresswell Pele Tower a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cresswell Pele Tower is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176137) 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 Cresswell Pele Tower's charity number?

Cresswell Pele Tower's charity number is 1176137. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176137?

Search 1176137 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 Cresswell Pele Tower do?

Cresswell Pele Tower was built by the Cresswell family in the 14th century. It is a Grade 11* Listed Building and Scheduled Monument. The Cresswell Pele Tower Project has set up a community and education focused project to investigate the Pele Tower and its environs and then conserve the tower and adjacent 18th century walled garden as a community resource for future generations.

Does Cresswell Pele Tower have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cresswell Pele Tower. 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 Cresswell Pele Tower?

Cresswell Pele Tower's website is https://cresswellpeletower.org.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/1176137).