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Registered charity · No. 300581

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# Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, recreation.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31

£14,018

Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31

£15,563

Registered charity number

300581

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Port Arthur

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Not recorded

Website

[sea-cadets.org/padstow](http://sea-cadets.org/padstow)

Quick answer

Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps (number 300581) 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 Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps do?

Padstow Sea Cadets [MSSC]is a uniformed, disciplined youth movement open to young people aged 10-18 years regardless of sex, religion or race. Training uses a national theme based upon the customs of the Royal Navy and helps them towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and life skills. Training is given to develop various skills which lead to national certs.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps

Answers Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps 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 does not record Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps'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

2 January 1964

Also known as

Padstow Sea Cadet Corps; T.s St Petroc

Previous names on the register

Unit 492, Sea Cadet Corps

Where it says it operates

Cornwall

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

**Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps registered for?

Education/trainingRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps yet?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps as a registered charity (number 300581) 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 Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps's charity number?

Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps's charity number is 300581. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 300581?

Search 300581 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 Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps do?

Padstow Sea Cadets [MSSC]is a uniformed, disciplined youth movement open to young people aged 10-18 years regardless of sex, religion or race. Training uses a national theme based upon the customs of the Royal Navy and helps them towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and life skills. Training is given to develop various skills which lead to national certs.

Does Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps. 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 Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps?

Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps's website listed in our register data is http://sea-cadets.org/padstow. 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 Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps?

The register does not record Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Are Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps's trustees paid?

Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

What was Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps: Unit 492, Sea Cadet Corps.

When was Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps registered as a charity?

Padstow Unit 492 of the Sea Cadet Corps was entered on the register on 2 January 1964.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=300581&subId=0).