--- title: "Westmorland Red Squirrel Society — check charity number 1144416 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westmorland Red Squirrel Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144416. Education/training charity based in Witherslack. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westmorland-red-squirrel-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:53:01.179Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westmorland Red Squirrel Society is a registered charity (number 1144416) 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; animals. Its latest reported income was £24,086 (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 Westmorland Red Squirrel Society? Registered charity number 1144416 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Witherslack Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £24,086 Website [www.westmorlandredsquirrels.org.uk](http://www.westmorlandredsquirrels.org.uk/) ## What does Westmorland Red Squirrel Society do? Red squirrel conservation in South Cumbria and North Lancashire, including removing threats to their survival and public education in the need for urgent action to prevent their extinction. ## What causes is Westmorland Red Squirrel Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westmorland Red Squirrel Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westmorland Red Squirrel 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=westmorland-red-squirrel-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westmorlandredsquirrels.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westmorland Red Squirrel Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Westmorland Red Squirrel Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144416) 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 Westmorland Red Squirrel Society's charity number? Westmorland Red Squirrel Society's charity number is 1144416. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144416? Search 1144416 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 Westmorland Red Squirrel Society do? Red squirrel conservation in South Cumbria and North Lancashire, including removing threats to their survival and public education in the need for urgent action to prevent their extinction. Does Westmorland Red Squirrel Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westmorland Red Squirrel 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 Westmorland Red Squirrel Society? Westmorland Red Squirrel Society's website is http://www.westmorlandredsquirrels.org.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/1144416).