Registered charity · No. 1105980Charitable company
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Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade (number 1105980) 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 Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade do?
Coastal search, rescue (SAR) & Coastwatch. The SAR team is on call to assist Her majesties Coastguard (HMCG) 24 hours a day,365 days a year. The Coastwatch team operates 4 days each week. The Coastwatch team is a "Declared Facilities" of the HMCG. D/Edin training is available. The HQ are open to public as a museum. School parties & community groups visit. Visits are made to both groups
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade
Answers Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 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 Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade 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
Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade yet?
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Is Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade as a registered charity (number 1105980) 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 Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's charity number?
Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's charity number is 1105980. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1105980?
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What does Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade do?
Coastal search, rescue (SAR) & Coastwatch. The SAR team is on call to assist Her majesties Coastguard (HMCG) 24 hours a day,365 days a year. The Coastwatch team operates 4 days each week. The Coastwatch team is a "Declared Facilities" of the HMCG. D/Edin training is available. The HQ are open to public as a museum. School parties & community groups visit. Visits are made to both groups
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How can I donate to Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade?
Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's website listed in our register data is http://www.sunvlb.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 Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade?
The register records Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade 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 Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's trustees paid?
Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade registered as a charity?
Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade was entered on the register on 22 September 2004. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04978640).