Fish in Need (number 1194426) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Fish in Need do?
FIN is a conservation and education charity focusing on native freshwater fish species. It raises money to make grants to support projects designed to build up freshwater fish stocks and/or improve their habitats. It also seeks to educate the public about native freshwater fish and the part they play in the freshwater aquatic environment.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fish in Need
Answers Fish in Need gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Fish in Need as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Fish in Need's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Fin
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
Why is there no Clarity Score for Fish in Need yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fish in Need.
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The register data used for this profile lists Fish in Need as a registered charity (number 1194426) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Fish in Need's charity number?
Fish in Need's charity number is 1194426. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1194426?
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What does Fish in Need do?
FIN is a conservation and education charity focusing on native freshwater fish species. It raises money to make grants to support projects designed to build up freshwater fish stocks and/or improve their habitats. It also seeks to educate the public about native freshwater fish and the part they play in the freshwater aquatic environment.
Does Fish in Need have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Fish in Need?
Fish in Need's website listed in our register data is http://fishinneed.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Fish in Need?
The register records Fish in Need as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Fish in Need's trustees paid?
Fish in Need's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Fish in Need registered as a charity?
Fish in Need was entered on the register on 11 May 2021.