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Steamship Shieldhall Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Steamship Shieldhall Charity (number 1189179) 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 Steamship Shieldhall Charity do?
We conserve, maintain and operate the steamship Shieldhall for people of all ages, to enjoy and experience steam power at sea and alongside. All with unpaid volunteers.Based in Southampton, Shieldhall (No 66 in the National Historic Fleet) mainly operates, but is not restricted to the Solent area and is probably the largest steam powered cargo/passenger ship in operation, in Europe.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Steamship Shieldhall Charity
Answers Steamship Shieldhall Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Does Steamship Shieldhall Charity receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for Steamship Shieldhall Charity. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
Steamship Shieldhall Charity reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Steamship Shieldhall Charity 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
Steamship Shieldhall Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Hampshire · Isle of Wight · Poole · Southampton City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
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 Steamship Shieldhall Charity registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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Is Steamship Shieldhall Charity a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Steamship Shieldhall Charity as a registered charity (number 1189179) 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 Steamship Shieldhall Charity's charity number?
Steamship Shieldhall Charity's charity number is 1189179. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1189179?
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What does Steamship Shieldhall Charity do?
We conserve, maintain and operate the steamship Shieldhall for people of all ages, to enjoy and experience steam power at sea and alongside. All with unpaid volunteers.Based in Southampton, Shieldhall (No 66 in the National Historic Fleet) mainly operates, but is not restricted to the Solent area and is probably the largest steam powered cargo/passenger ship in operation, in Europe.
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How can I donate to Steamship Shieldhall Charity?
Steamship Shieldhall Charity's website listed in our register data is https://ss-shieldhall.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 Steamship Shieldhall Charity?
The register records Steamship Shieldhall Charity 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 Steamship Shieldhall Charity's trustees paid?
Steamship Shieldhall Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Steamship Shieldhall Charity registered as a charity?
Steamship Shieldhall Charity was entered on the register on 23 April 2020.