--- title: "Grasmere Red Squirrel Group — check charity number 1197379 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grasmere Red Squirrel Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197379. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Broadgate House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grasmere-red-squirrel-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:08:39.741Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grasmere Red Squirrel Group is a registered charity (number 1197379) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £17,655 (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 Grasmere Red Squirrel Group? Registered charity number 1197379 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Broadgate House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,655 Website [www.facebook.com/GrasmereReds](https://www.facebook.com/GrasmereReds/) ## What does Grasmere Red Squirrel Group do? Grasmere Red Squirrel Group ActivitiesWe conserve red squirrels in the Grasmere area of Cumbria by- feeding and monitoring them using people and cameras- removing sick specimens so they do not spread viruses and diseases- controlling grey squirrels using lawful and humane means- educating the public via leaflets, posters, newsletters, social media and face to face talks ## What causes is Grasmere Red Squirrel Group registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grasmere Red Squirrel Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grasmere Red Squirrel Group 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=grasmere-red-squirrel-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/GrasmereReds/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grasmere Red Squirrel Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Grasmere Red Squirrel Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197379) 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 Grasmere Red Squirrel Group's charity number? Grasmere Red Squirrel Group's charity number is 1197379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197379? Search 1197379 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 Grasmere Red Squirrel Group do? Grasmere Red Squirrel Group ActivitiesWe conserve red squirrels in the Grasmere area of Cumbria by- feeding and monitoring them using people and cameras- removing sick specimens so they do not spread viruses and diseases- controlling grey squirrels using lawful and humane means- educating the public via leaflets, posters, newsletters, social media and face to face talks Does Grasmere Red Squirrel Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grasmere Red Squirrel Group. 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 Grasmere Red Squirrel Group? Grasmere Red Squirrel Group's website is https://www.facebook.com/GrasmereReds/ — 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/1197379).