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title: "Britannia Maritime Aid — check charity number 1182230 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Britannia Maritime Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182230. Education/training charity based in Oculus House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/britannia-maritime-aid
retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:20.981Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Britannia Maritime Aid is a registered charity (number 1182230) 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; disability. 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 Britannia Maritime Aid?

Registered charity number

1182230

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Oculus House

Website

[britanniamaritimeaid.com](http://britanniamaritimeaid.com/)

## What does Britannia Maritime Aid do?

Britannia Maritime Aid delivers maritime disaster relief and aid to devastated coastal communities. This is a new initiative to deliver British aid by British professionals in a British manned ship with a dual role to train the next generation of UK and Commonwealth seafarers. BMA needs support to cover initial costs - all contributions very welcome and will be acknowledged.

## What causes is Britannia Maritime Aid registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Britannia Maritime Aid yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Britannia Maritime Aid 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 Britannia Maritime Aid a legitimate charity?

Yes. Britannia Maritime Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182230) 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 Britannia Maritime Aid's charity number?

Britannia Maritime Aid's charity number is 1182230. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1182230?

Search 1182230 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 Britannia Maritime Aid do?

Britannia Maritime Aid delivers maritime disaster relief and aid to devastated coastal communities. This is a new initiative to deliver British aid by British professionals in a British manned ship with a dual role to train the next generation of UK and Commonwealth seafarers. BMA needs support to cover initial costs - all contributions very welcome and will be acknowledged.

Does Britannia Maritime Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Britannia Maritime Aid. 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 Britannia Maritime Aid?

Britannia Maritime Aid's website is http://britanniamaritimeaid.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/1182230).