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title: "Restore (Cumbria) — check charity number 1187078 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Restore (Cumbria) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187078. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Carlisle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/restore-cumbria
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:41:17.951Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Restore (Cumbria) is a registered charity (number 1187078) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £433,576 (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 Restore (Cumbria)?

Registered charity number

1187078

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Carlisle

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£433,576

Website

[www.restorecumbria.co.uk](http://www.restorecumbria.co.uk/)

## What does Restore (Cumbria) do?

Restore (Cumbria) exists to help create new lives and opportunities for people, including but not restricted to the work and ministry of the OpShops, the Repair Cafe and the Men in Sheds project.

## What causes is Restore (Cumbria) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Restore (Cumbria) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Restore (Cumbria) 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 Restore (Cumbria) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Restore (Cumbria) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187078) 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 Restore (Cumbria)'s charity number?

Restore (Cumbria)'s charity number is 1187078. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1187078?

Search 1187078 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 Restore (Cumbria) do?

Restore (Cumbria) exists to help create new lives and opportunities for people, including but not restricted to the work and ministry of the OpShops, the Repair Cafe and the Men in Sheds project.

Does Restore (Cumbria) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Restore (Cumbria). 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 Restore (Cumbria)?

Restore (Cumbria)'s website is http://www.restorecumbria.co.uk — 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/1187078).