--- title: "City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 — check charity number 281257 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281257. Education/training charity based in 7 Riverside House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-truro-sea-and-royal-marines-cadets-unit-495 retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:01:00.045Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 is a registered charity (number 281257) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £27,542 (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 City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495? Registered charity number 281257 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 7 Riverside House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,542 Website [www.sea-cadets.org/truro](http://www.sea-cadets.org/truro) ## What does City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 do? To help young people get the best possible start in life through nautical adventure & fun ## What causes is City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 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=city-of-truro-sea-and-royal-marines-cadets-unit-495&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sea-cadets.org/truro) ## Frequently asked questions Is City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 a legitimate charity? Yes. City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281257) 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 City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495's charity number? City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495's charity number is 281257. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281257? Search 281257 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 City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 do? To help young people get the best possible start in life through nautical adventure & fun Does City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495. 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 City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495? City of Truro Sea and Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495's website is http://www.sea-cadets.org/truro — 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/281257).