--- title: "Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group — check charity number 1177493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177493. Education/training charity based in Mount Edgcumbe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mount-edgcumbe-cornish-bee-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:05:38.617Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group is a registered charity (number 1177493) 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 £3,021 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group? Registered charity number 1177493 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mount Edgcumbe Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £3,021 ## What does Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group do? The charity operates from an apiary in one of the formal gardens at Mt Edgcumbe Country Park, England's first Native Honey Bee Reserve. The conservation programme is used to educate the public about the importance of pollinators and to help beekeepers improve their own stock using best practice guidelines. Activities include open days, demonstrations, courses, citizen science and public events. ## What causes is Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee 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=mount-edgcumbe-cornish-bee-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177493) 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 Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group's charity number? Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group's charity number is 1177493. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177493? Search 1177493 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 Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group do? The charity operates from an apiary in one of the formal gardens at Mt Edgcumbe Country Park, England's first Native Honey Bee Reserve. The conservation programme is used to educate the public about the importance of pollinators and to help beekeepers improve their own stock using best practice guidelines. Activities include open days, demonstrations, courses, citizen science and public events. Does Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee 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 Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group? Mount Edgcumbe Cornish Bee Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1177493).