--- title: "Croyde Area Residents Association — check charity number 266599 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Croyde Area Residents Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266599. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Georgeham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/croyde-area-residents-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:50:14.586Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Croyde Area Residents Association is a registered charity (number 266599) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,748 (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 Croyde Area Residents Association? Registered charity number 266599 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Georgeham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,748 Website [www.cara-northdevon.co.uk](http://www.cara-northdevon.co.uk/) ## What does Croyde Area Residents Association do? Supporting and caring for the local rural community and the preservation of its outstanding natural beauty. ## What causes is Croyde Area Residents Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Croyde Area Residents Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Croyde Area Residents Association 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=croyde-area-residents-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cara-northdevon.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Croyde Area Residents Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Croyde Area Residents Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266599) 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 Croyde Area Residents Association's charity number? Croyde Area Residents Association's charity number is 266599. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266599? Search 266599 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 Croyde Area Residents Association do? Supporting and caring for the local rural community and the preservation of its outstanding natural beauty. Does Croyde Area Residents Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croyde Area Residents Association. 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 Croyde Area Residents Association? Croyde Area Residents Association's website is http://www.cara-northdevon.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/266599).