Registered charity · No. SC005832Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd (number SC005832) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd do?
The company maintains and operates Waverley as the the World's last seagoing paddle steamer on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal waters as a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance. promoting the conservation and development of the specialist human skills and physical infrastructure required to maintain and operate Waverley. engaging with all relevant agencies and the communities and coastal areas served by Waverley to ensure recognition of the economic and cultural benefits derived from her operation. and to educate the public regardin…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd
Answers Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd gave in its annual return to the OSCR 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”.
Where does Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's money come from?
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd reported £5m total income for the year ending 31 October 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.6m (71%), trading and fundraising events £1.3m (27%), investments £96k (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£3.6m · 71%
Trading and fundraising events£1.3m · 27%
Investments£96k · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City
What causes is Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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Is Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd as a registered charity (number SC005832) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's charity number?
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's charity number is SC005832. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd do?
The company maintains and operates Waverley as the the World's last seagoing paddle steamer on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal waters as a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance. promoting the conservation and development of the specialist human skills and physical infrastructure required to maintain and operate Waverley. engaging with all relevant agencies and the communities and coastal areas served by Waverley to ensure recognition of the economic and cultural benefits derived from her operation. and to educate the public regardin…
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How can I donate to Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd?
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://www.waverleyexcursions.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.
Where does Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's money come from?
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd reported £5m total income for the year ending 31 October 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.6m (71%), trading and fundraising events £1.3m (27%), investments £96k (2%).
When was Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd registered as a charity?
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd was entered on the register on 11 October 1977.