--- title: "Curlew Action — check charity number 1187172 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Curlew Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187172. Education/training charity based in Kingsdown. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/curlew-action retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:53:24.192Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Curlew Action is a registered charity (number 1187172) 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 £179,084 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Curlew Action? Registered charity number 1187172 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Kingsdown Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £179,084 Website [www.curlewaction.org](http://www.curlewaction.org/) ## What does Curlew Action do? Curlew Action has been established to promote and support curlew conservation and to further the understanding and appreciation of the natural world. ## What causes is Curlew Action registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Curlew Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Curlew Action 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=curlew-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.curlewaction.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Curlew Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Curlew Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187172) 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 Curlew Action's charity number? Curlew Action's charity number is 1187172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187172? Search 1187172 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 Curlew Action do? Curlew Action has been established to promote and support curlew conservation and to further the understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Does Curlew Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Curlew Action. 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 Curlew Action? Curlew Action's website is http://www.curlewaction.org — 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/1187172).