--- title: "Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust — charity 297162" description: "Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust (charity 297162). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fire-brigades-of-surrey-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:55:27.816Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust is listed as a registered charity (number 297162) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £3,200 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust? Registered charity number 297162 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Redhill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,200 ## What does Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust do? To research and record the history of the fire brigades which exist and/or existed within the original Surrey county boundary. To acquire and maintain a collection of fire service appliances, memorabilia, photographs. records and other artifacts associated with the fire brigades within Surrey. To provide assistance and support toward research and education in relation to fire service history. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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What is Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust's charity number? Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust's charity number is 297162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297162? Search 297162 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust do? To research and record the history of the fire brigades which exist and/or existed within the original Surrey county boundary. To acquire and maintain a collection of fire service appliances, memorabilia, photographs. records and other artifacts associated with the fire brigades within Surrey. To provide assistance and support toward research and education in relation to fire service history. Does Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust. 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust? Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust 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 2026-09-23, 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/charity-details/?regId=297162&subId=0).