--- title: "Nenthead Mines Conservation Society — check charity number 1166281 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nenthead Mines Conservation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166281. Education/training charity based in Nenthead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nenthead-mines-conservation-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:06.265Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nenthead Mines Conservation Society is a registered charity (number 1166281) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £49,568 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Nenthead Mines Conservation Society? Registered charity number 1166281 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Nenthead Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £49,568 Website [www.nentheadmines.com](http://www.nentheadmines.com/) ## What does Nenthead Mines Conservation Society do? We aim to Educate people about mining at Nenthead and in the North Pennines by researching, restoring, maintaining, owning and exploring the historic and natural features relating to mining,quarrying and smelting. We guide people into an old lead and zinc mine, carry out maintenance of the ancient monument, hold an archive of documents and have a collection of mining artefacts. ## What causes is Nenthead Mines Conservation Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nenthead Mines Conservation Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nenthead Mines Conservation Society 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=nenthead-mines-conservation-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nentheadmines.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nenthead Mines Conservation Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Nenthead Mines Conservation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166281) 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 Nenthead Mines Conservation Society's charity number? Nenthead Mines Conservation Society's charity number is 1166281. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166281? Search 1166281 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 Nenthead Mines Conservation Society do? We aim to Educate people about mining at Nenthead and in the North Pennines by researching, restoring, maintaining, owning and exploring the historic and natural features relating to mining,quarrying and smelting. We guide people into an old lead and zinc mine, carry out maintenance of the ancient monument, hold an archive of documents and have a collection of mining artefacts. Does Nenthead Mines Conservation Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nenthead Mines Conservation Society. 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 Nenthead Mines Conservation Society? Nenthead Mines Conservation Society's website is http://www.nentheadmines.com — 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/1166281).