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title: "Captain John Shirley — check charity number 503865 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Captain John Shirley a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 503865. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/captain-john-shirley
retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:37:01.850Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Captain John Shirley is a registered charity (number 503865) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 John Shirley?

Registered charity number

503865

Status

Registered (active)

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Captain John Shirley yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Captain John Shirley 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Captain John Shirley a legitimate charity?

Yes. Captain John Shirley is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 503865) 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 John Shirley's charity number?

Captain John Shirley's charity number is 503865. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 503865?

Search 503865 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 John Shirley do?

Captain John Shirley is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities.

Does Captain John Shirley have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Captain John Shirley. 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 John Shirley?

Captain John Shirley 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/503865).