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title: "Cumbria County History Trust — check charity number 1137379 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cumbria County History Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137379. Education/training charity based in Carlisle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cumbria-county-history-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T20:34:35.915Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cumbria County History Trust is a registered charity (number 1137379) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £61,733 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Cumbria County History Trust?

Registered charity number

1137379

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Carlisle

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£61,733

Website

[www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk](http://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/)

## What does Cumbria County History Trust do?

To coordinate and gather resources for the Victoria County History of Cumbria project, a collaborative community project created to research and write the histories of all parts of Cumbria, and to make historical information generally available, within the framework and standards of the Victoria County History of England.

## What causes is Cumbria County History Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cumbria County History Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cumbria County History 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cumbria County History Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cumbria County History Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137379) 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 Cumbria County History Trust's charity number?

Cumbria County History Trust's charity number is 1137379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1137379?

Search 1137379 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 Cumbria County History Trust do?

To coordinate and gather resources for the Victoria County History of Cumbria project, a collaborative community project created to research and write the histories of all parts of Cumbria, and to make historical information generally available, within the framework and standards of the Victoria County History of England.

Does Cumbria County History Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cumbria County History 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 Cumbria County History Trust?

Cumbria County History Trust's website is http://www.cumbriacountyhistory.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/1137379).