Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society (number 271444) 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 Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society do?
We provide manpower and resources to maintain buildings and run museum, provide projects for schools & pre-school groups, care homes, clubs etc, open 7 days week to general public. Supply information on maritime matters and local history in answer to enquiries from around the world.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society
Answers Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society 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
Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
Where it says it operates
Norfolk · Suffolk
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society registered for?
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Is Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society as a registered charity (number 271444) 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 Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society's charity number?
Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society's charity number is 271444. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 271444?
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What does Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society do?
We provide manpower and resources to maintain buildings and run museum, provide projects for schools & pre-school groups, care homes, clubs etc, open 7 days week to general public. Supply information on maritime matters and local history in answer to enquiries from around the world.
Does Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society. 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 Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society?
Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lowestoftmaritimemuseum.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 Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society?
The register records Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society 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 Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society's trustees paid?
Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society registered as a charity?
Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society was entered on the register on 21 June 1976.