Is Hertfordshire Boat Rescue a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hertfordshire Boat Rescue as a registered charity (number 1097039) 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue's charity number?

Hertfordshire Boat Rescue's charity number is 1097039. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1097039?

Search 1097039 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.

Does Hertfordshire Boat Rescue have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertfordshire Boat Rescue. 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue?

Hertfordshire Boat Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://hertsboatrescue.org. 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue registered as a charity?

Hertfordshire Boat Rescue was entered on the register on 14 April 2003.

Registered charity · No. 1097039

Hertfordshire Boat Rescue

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hertfordshire Boat Rescue is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Hertfordshire Boat Rescue?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £9,874
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £14,166
Registered charity number: 1097039
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Royston
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: hertsboatrescue.org

Quick answer

Hertfordshire Boat Rescue (number 1097039) 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue do?

Totally voluntary organisation. Teaching water awareness and safety to the public (all ages). Running Life Saving Courses in schools for pupils, teachers and parents alike. Periodically patrolling local rivers to assist river users as required. Giving Water Safety Cover to local events eg: Triathlons, Raft Races, Boating events. Providing national rescue to flooding incidents.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hertfordshire Boat Rescue

Answers Hertfordshire Boat Rescue 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 April 2003
Also known as: Herts Boat Rescue
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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.

What causes is Hertfordshire Boat Rescue registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hertfordshire Boat Rescue yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hertfordshire Boat Rescue. 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue?

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hertfordshire Boat Rescue a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hertfordshire Boat Rescue as a registered charity (number 1097039) 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue's charity number?: Hertfordshire Boat Rescue's charity number is 1097039. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1097039?: Search 1097039 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue do?: Totally voluntary organisation. Teaching water awareness and safety to the public (all ages). Running Life Saving Courses in schools for pupils, teachers and parents alike. Periodically patrolling local rivers to assist river users as required. Giving Water Safety Cover to local events eg: Triathlons, Raft Races, Boating events. Providing national rescue to flooding incidents.
Does Hertfordshire Boat Rescue have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertfordshire Boat Rescue. 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue?: Hertfordshire Boat Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://hertsboatrescue.org. 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 Hertfordshire Boat Rescue?: The register does not record Hertfordshire Boat Rescue as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hertfordshire Boat Rescue registered as a charity?: Hertfordshire Boat Rescue was entered on the register on 14 April 2003.

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.