--- title: "Captain James Cook Memorial — check charity number 523352 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Captain James Cook Memorial a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 523352. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in High Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/captain-james-cook-memorial retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:17.996Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Captain James Cook Memorial is a registered charity (number 523352) 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 Captain James Cook Memorial? Registered charity number 523352 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location High Green Website [www.great-ayton.org.uk](http://www.great-ayton.org.uk/) ## What does Captain James Cook Memorial do? Maintenance of small public park with obelisk. ## What causes is Captain James Cook Memorial registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Captain James Cook Memorial yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Captain James Cook Memorial 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=captain-james-cook-memorial&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.great-ayton.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Captain James Cook Memorial a legitimate charity? Yes. Captain James Cook Memorial is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 523352) 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 Captain James Cook Memorial's charity number? Captain James Cook Memorial's charity number is 523352. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 523352? Search 523352 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 Captain James Cook Memorial do? Maintenance of small public park with obelisk. Does Captain James Cook Memorial have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Captain James Cook Memorial. 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 Captain James Cook Memorial? Captain James Cook Memorial's website is http://www.great-ayton.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/523352).