Is Derwentwater Independent Hostel a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Derwentwater Independent Hostel as a registered charity (number 1145368) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Derwentwater Independent Hostel's charity number?

Derwentwater Independent Hostel's charity number is 1145368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1145368?

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Does Derwentwater Independent Hostel have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Derwentwater Independent Hostel?

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What was Derwentwater Independent Hostel previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Derwentwater Independent Hostel: Derwentwater Youth Hostel.

When was Derwentwater Independent Hostel registered as a charity?

Derwentwater Independent Hostel was entered on the register on 10 January 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07817860).

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Derwentwater Independent Hostel

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Derwentwater Independent Hostel is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Derwentwater Independent Hostel?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £888
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £16,904
Registered charity number: 1145368
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Rose Castle
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: derwentwater.org

Quick answer

Derwentwater Independent Hostel (number 1145368) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Derwentwater Independent Hostel do?

Running of a Youth Hostel aimed at families and school groups for the advancement of education, experiences and life skills of young people.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Derwentwater Independent Hostel

Answers Derwentwater Independent Hostel gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Derwentwater Independent Hostel as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 January 2012
Company number: 07817860 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Derwentwater Youth Hostel
Where it says it operates: Cumbria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Derwentwater Independent Hostel registered for?

Education/trainingRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Derwentwater Independent Hostel yet?

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What should you check before donating to Derwentwater Independent Hostel?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Derwentwater Independent Hostel a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Derwentwater Independent Hostel as a registered charity (number 1145368) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Derwentwater Independent Hostel's charity number?: Derwentwater Independent Hostel's charity number is 1145368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1145368?: Search 1145368 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 Derwentwater Independent Hostel do?: Running of a Youth Hostel aimed at families and school groups for the advancement of education, experiences and life skills of young people.
Does Derwentwater Independent Hostel have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derwentwater Independent Hostel. 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 Derwentwater Independent Hostel?: Derwentwater Independent Hostel's website listed in our register data is http://derwentwater.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Derwentwater Independent Hostel?: The register does not record Derwentwater Independent Hostel as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Derwentwater Independent Hostel previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Derwentwater Independent Hostel: Derwentwater Youth Hostel.
When was Derwentwater Independent Hostel registered as a charity?: Derwentwater Independent Hostel was entered on the register on 10 January 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07817860).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.