South West Maritime History Society CIO (number 1201730) 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 South West Maritime History Society CIO do?
South West Maritime History Society was founded in 1984. Its aims are to encourage interest in all aspects of our maritime heritage and to promote research in these fields, leading where possible to the publication of the result of such studies. We hold a number of meetings each year throughout the South West Region, enabling our members and friends to visit many places of maritime interest.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South West Maritime History Society CIO
Answers South West Maritime History Society CIO 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 South West Maritime History Society CIO 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
South West Maritime History Society CIO'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
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 South West Maritime History Society CIO registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for South West Maritime History Society CIO yet?
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Is South West Maritime History Society CIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists South West Maritime History Society CIO as a registered charity (number 1201730) 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 South West Maritime History Society CIO's charity number?
South West Maritime History Society CIO's charity number is 1201730. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does South West Maritime History Society CIO do?
South West Maritime History Society was founded in 1984. Its aims are to encourage interest in all aspects of our maritime heritage and to promote research in these fields, leading where possible to the publication of the result of such studies. We hold a number of meetings each year throughout the South West Region, enabling our members and friends to visit many places of maritime interest.
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How can I donate to South West Maritime History Society CIO?
South West Maritime History Society CIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.swmaritime.org.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 South West Maritime History Society CIO?
The register records South West Maritime History Society CIO 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 South West Maritime History Society CIO's trustees paid?
South West Maritime History Society CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was South West Maritime History Society CIO registered as a charity?
South West Maritime History Society CIO was entered on the register on 26 January 2023.