--- title: "Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO — check charity number 1168081 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168081. Education/training charity based in Plumpton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cumbria-rural-choirs-cio retrieved: 2026-08-19T20:34:54.887Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO is a registered charity (number 1168081) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £28,572 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Rural Choirs CIO? Registered charity number 1168081 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Plumpton Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £28,572 Website [cumbriasingers.org.uk](https://cumbriasingers.org.uk/) ## What does Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO do? Bring together small choirs and individual singers across Cumbria, especially the northern half, to perform large scale works usually with professional musicians/orchestra. ## What causes is Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO 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-rural-choirs-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://cumbriasingers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168081) 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 Rural Choirs CIO's charity number? Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO's charity number is 1168081. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168081? Search 1168081 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 Rural Choirs CIO do? Bring together small choirs and individual singers across Cumbria, especially the northern half, to perform large scale works usually with professional musicians/orchestra. Does Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO. 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 Rural Choirs CIO? Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO's website is https://cumbriasingers.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/1168081).