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title: "Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation — check charity number 1017362 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1017362. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Long Eaton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derbyshire-cave-rescue-organisation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:00:47.818Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation is a registered charity (number 1017362) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £14,416 (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 Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation?

Registered charity number

1017362

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Long Eaton

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£14,416

Website

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

## What does Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation do?

Provide the police with an underground search and rescue service: DCRO is the closest organisation for the following police force areas - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire (part), Derbyshire, Greater Manchester (part), Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire (part) and Warwickshire.

## What causes is Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.derbyshirecro.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1017362) 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 Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number?

Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number is 1017362. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1017362?

Search 1017362 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 Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation do?

Provide the police with an underground search and rescue service: DCRO is the closest organisation for the following police force areas - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire (part), Derbyshire, Greater Manchester (part), Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire (part) and Warwickshire.

Does Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation. 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 Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation?

Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation's website is http://www.derbyshirecro.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/1017362).