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title: "Penrith Swift Group — check charity number 1212155 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Penrith Swift Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212155. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Skelton Wood End. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/penrith-swift-group
retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:56:06.587Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Penrith Swift Group is a registered charity (number 1212155) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Penrith Swift Group?

Registered charity number

1212155

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Skelton Wood End

## What does Penrith Swift Group do?

Penrith Swift Group aims to raise awareness of the decline in swift numbers. We promote the protection of natural nest sites and encourage installation of artificial nest sites for swifts.

## What causes is Penrith Swift Group registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Penrith Swift Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penrith Swift 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Penrith Swift Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. Penrith Swift Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212155) 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 Penrith Swift Group's charity number?

Penrith Swift Group's charity number is 1212155. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212155?

Search 1212155 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 Penrith Swift Group do?

Penrith Swift Group aims to raise awareness of the decline in swift numbers. We promote the protection of natural nest sites and encourage installation of artificial nest sites for swifts.

Does Penrith Swift Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penrith Swift 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 Penrith Swift Group?

Penrith Swift 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/1212155).