Is Friends of Zetland Lifeboat a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Zetland Lifeboat as a registered charity (number 1153465) 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 Friends of Zetland Lifeboat's charity number?

Friends of Zetland Lifeboat's charity number is 1153465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1153465?

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Does Friends of Zetland Lifeboat have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Zetland Lifeboat?

Friends of Zetland Lifeboat's website listed in our register data is http://www.zetlandlifeboat.co.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.

When was Friends of Zetland Lifeboat registered as a charity?

Friends of Zetland Lifeboat was entered on the register on 19 August 2013.

Registered charity · No. 1153465

Friends of Zetland Lifeboat

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Zetland Lifeboat is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Zetland Lifeboat?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-06: £1,187
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-06: £0
Registered charity number: 1153465
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Redcar
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.zetlandlifeboat.co.uk

Quick answer

Friends of Zetland Lifeboat (number 1153465) 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 Friends of Zetland Lifeboat do?

To raise funds for the preservation and conservation of the ;Zetland' the world's oldest surviving lifeboat (now 213 years old) and to assist in the upkeep of its environment. Funds are raised by donations, sale of prints of the lifeboat and by the holding of bookstalls. cakestalls & stalls for sale of bric-a-brac etc

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Zetland Lifeboat

Answers Friends of Zetland Lifeboat gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Friends of Zetland Lifeboat as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 August 2013
Where it says it operates: North Yorkshire · Redcar and Cleveland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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.

What causes is Friends of Zetland Lifeboat registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Zetland Lifeboat yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Zetland Lifeboat. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends of Zetland Lifeboat?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Zetland Lifeboat a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Zetland Lifeboat as a registered charity (number 1153465) 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 Friends of Zetland Lifeboat's charity number?: Friends of Zetland Lifeboat's charity number is 1153465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1153465?: Search 1153465 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 Friends of Zetland Lifeboat do?: To raise funds for the preservation and conservation of the ;Zetland' the world's oldest surviving lifeboat (now 213 years old) and to assist in the upkeep of its environment. Funds are raised by donations, sale of prints of the lifeboat and by the holding of bookstalls. cakestalls & stalls for sale of bric-a-brac etc
Does Friends of Zetland Lifeboat have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Zetland Lifeboat. 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 Friends of Zetland Lifeboat?: Friends of Zetland Lifeboat's website listed in our register data is http://www.zetlandlifeboat.co.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 Friends of Zetland Lifeboat?: The register does not record Friends of Zetland Lifeboat as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of Zetland Lifeboat registered as a charity?: Friends of Zetland Lifeboat was entered on the register on 19 August 2013.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.