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Registered charity · No. SC047137SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)North Ayrshire

CWS Irvine

CWS Irvine is a registered charity in Scotland working in the saving of lives, based in North Ayrshire.

Quick answer

CWS Irvine is a registered charity (number SC047137) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £22,766 (year ending 2026-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC047137
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
North Ayrshire
Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
£22,766

What the charity does

CWS exists to protect life at sea and along the coastline by operating lookout stations and supporting emergency services. It trains skilled volunteers, provides first aid facilities and instruction, promotes water safety education, monitors weather and VHF Channel 16, and assists with coastal events and youth awards. CWS also supports other charities, offers safety information to mariners and beach users, and manages its property and resources to further these aims.

Registered causes

the saving of lives

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CWS Irvine 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is CWS Irvine a legitimate charity?
Yes. CWS Irvine is a registered charity (number SC047137) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does CWS Irvine do?
CWS exists to protect life at sea and along the coastline by operating lookout stations and supporting emergency services. It trains skilled volunteers, provides first aid facilities and instruction, promotes water safety education, monitors weather and VHF Channel 16, and assists with coastal events and youth awards. CWS also supports other charities, offers safety information to mariners and beach users, and manages its property and resources to further these aims.
How can I donate to CWS Irvine?
CWS Irvine's website is http://www.coastwatchirvine.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.