--- title: "Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund — check charity number 1205245 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205245. Animals charity based in Police Headquarters. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cumbria-police-dog-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T20:35:42.101Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 1205245) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £5,029 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 1205245 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Police Headquarters Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,029 ## What does Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund do? To promote humane behaviour towards retired police dogs in Cumbria by providing financial assistance to the owners of retired police dogs who have charge of animals that are in need of appropriate care and attention by reason of sickness, poor circumstance or ill-usage or those who are no longer in service. ## What causes is Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund 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=cumbria-police-dog-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205245) 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 Police Dog Benevolent Fund's charity number? Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1205245. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205245? Search 1205245 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 Police Dog Benevolent Fund do? To promote humane behaviour towards retired police dogs in Cumbria by providing financial assistance to the owners of retired police dogs who have charge of animals that are in need of appropriate care and attention by reason of sickness, poor circumstance or ill-usage or those who are no longer in service. Does Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund. 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 Police Dog Benevolent Fund? Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1205245).