--- title: "Friends of the Ullswater Way — check charity number 1185056 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Ullswater Way a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185056. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Glenridding. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-ullswater-way retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:26:28.520Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Ullswater Way is a registered charity (number 1185056) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £5,226 (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 Friends of the Ullswater Way? Registered charity number 1185056 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Glenridding Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,226 Website [www.ullswaterheritage.org](http://www.ullswaterheritage.org/) ## What does Friends of the Ullswater Way do? Advancing education of the cultural history, art and heritage of the Ullswater Valley.Providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and incentives to aid conditions of life the Ullswater Valley.Advancing the establishment of community heritage centres in the Ullswater Valley.Promoting activities that inspire the use of natural and cultural heritage as inspiration in artistic work. ## What causes is Friends of the Ullswater Way registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Ullswater Way yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Ullswater Way 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=friends-of-the-ullswater-way&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ullswaterheritage.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Ullswater Way a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Ullswater Way is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185056) 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 Friends of the Ullswater Way's charity number? Friends of the Ullswater Way's charity number is 1185056. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185056? Search 1185056 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 Friends of the Ullswater Way do? Advancing education of the cultural history, art and heritage of the Ullswater Valley.Providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and incentives to aid conditions of life the Ullswater Valley.Advancing the establishment of community heritage centres in the Ullswater Valley.Promoting activities that inspire the use of natural and cultural heritage as inspiration in artistic work. Does Friends of the Ullswater Way have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Ullswater Way. 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 Friends of the Ullswater Way? Friends of the Ullswater Way's website is http://www.ullswaterheritage.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/1185056).