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title: "Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust — check charity number 1160978 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160978. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Torpenhow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cumbria-victims-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T20:31:48.534Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1160978) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,348 (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 Victims Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

1160978

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Torpenhow

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£2,348

Website

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

## What does Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust do?

Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust generates additional income to supplement the funding provided by the Ministry of Justice for victims services. The Trust assists by expanding services to support the needs of victims of crime and antisocial behaviour who are in need of financial assistance to help meet costs incurred as a result of their becoming the victim crime or antisocial behaviour.

## What causes is Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cumbria Victims Charitable 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160978) 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 Victims Charitable Trust's charity number?

Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust's charity number is 1160978. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160978?

Search 1160978 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 Victims Charitable Trust do?

Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust generates additional income to supplement the funding provided by the Ministry of Justice for victims services. The Trust assists by expanding services to support the needs of victims of crime and antisocial behaviour who are in need of financial assistance to help meet costs incurred as a result of their becoming the victim crime or antisocial behaviour.

Does Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cumbria Victims Charitable 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 Victims Charitable Trust?

Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust's website is http://www.cumbriavictimstrust.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/1160978).