SS Explorer Preservation Society
SS Explorer Preservation Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC023518
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £18,338
- Website
- www.TheExplorer.scot
What the charity does
The SS Explorer Preservation Society was established in 1994 as a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee by enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the SS Explorer, the UK’s last surviving steam Fisheries Research Vessel and converted to a SCIO in 2021. Our mission is to conserve one of Scotland’s historic ships and ensure that it remains an accessible part of our maritime heritage by transforming it into a floating museum and local visitor attraction
Registered causes
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SS Explorer Preservation Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is SS Explorer Preservation Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. SS Explorer Preservation Society is a registered charity (number SC023518) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does SS Explorer Preservation Society do?
- The SS Explorer Preservation Society was established in 1994 as a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee by enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the SS Explorer, the UK’s last surviving steam Fisheries Research Vessel and converted to a SCIO in 2021. Our mission is to conserve one of Scotland’s historic ships and ensure that it remains an accessible part of our maritime heritage by transforming it into a floating museum and local visitor attraction
- How can I donate to SS Explorer Preservation Society?
- SS Explorer Preservation Society's website is http://www.TheExplorer.scot — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.