Is National Aquarium Limited a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists National Aquarium Limited as a registered charity (number 1098529) 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 National Aquarium Limited's charity number?

National Aquarium Limited's charity number is 1098529. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1098529?

Search 1098529 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 National Aquarium Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Aquarium Limited. 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 National Aquarium Limited?

National Aquarium Limited's website listed in our register data is http://national-aquarium.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 National Aquarium Limited registered as a charity?

National Aquarium Limited was entered on the register on 11 July 2003. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04027669).

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National Aquarium Limited

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

National Aquarium Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, animals.

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What are the key facts about National Aquarium Limited?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £246
Registered charity number: 1098529
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Rope Walk
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: national-aquarium.co.uk

Quick answer

National Aquarium Limited (number 1098529) 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 National Aquarium Limited do?

To educate the public and promote the conservation of marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Aquarium Limited

Answers National Aquarium Limited 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 records National Aquarium Limited 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 July 2003
Company number: 04027669 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Cornwall · Devon · Hampshire · Plymouth City · Japan · Malaysia

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 National Aquarium Limited registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAnimals

Why is there no Clarity Score for National Aquarium Limited yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Aquarium Limited. 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 National Aquarium Limited?

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 National Aquarium Limited a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists National Aquarium Limited as a registered charity (number 1098529) 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 National Aquarium Limited's charity number?: National Aquarium Limited's charity number is 1098529. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1098529?: Search 1098529 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 National Aquarium Limited do?: To educate the public and promote the conservation of marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium.
Does National Aquarium Limited have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Aquarium Limited. 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 National Aquarium Limited?: National Aquarium Limited's website listed in our register data is http://national-aquarium.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 National Aquarium Limited?: The register records National Aquarium Limited 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.
When was National Aquarium Limited registered as a charity?: National Aquarium Limited was entered on the register on 11 July 2003. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04027669).

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.