--- title: "Windermere Area First Responders — check charity number 1146549 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Windermere Area First Responders a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146549. Education/training charity based in Troutbeck. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/windermere-area-first-responders retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:08:00.453Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Windermere Area First Responders is a registered charity (number 1146549) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,496 (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 Windermere Area First Responders? Registered charity number 1146549 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Troutbeck Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,496 ## What does Windermere Area First Responders do? Covering Troutbeck, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Bowness and Storrs (Windermere Area) in the event of acute medical emergency providing quick, voluntary assistance on behalf of the North West Ambulance Service whilst waiting for an ambulance. We also provide free HeartStart training, community talks and provide and maintain externally sited public access defibrillators throughout the area. ## What causes is Windermere Area First Responders registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Windermere Area First Responders yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Windermere Area First Responders 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=windermere-area-first-responders&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Windermere Area First Responders a legitimate charity? Yes. Windermere Area First Responders is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146549) 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 Windermere Area First Responders's charity number? Windermere Area First Responders's charity number is 1146549. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146549? Search 1146549 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 Windermere Area First Responders do? Covering Troutbeck, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Bowness and Storrs (Windermere Area) in the event of acute medical emergency providing quick, voluntary assistance on behalf of the North West Ambulance Service whilst waiting for an ambulance. We also provide free HeartStart training, community talks and provide and maintain externally sited public access defibrillators throughout the area. Does Windermere Area First Responders have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Windermere Area First Responders. 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 Windermere Area First Responders? Windermere Area First Responders 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/1146549).