--- title: "Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust — check charity number 1021088 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1021088. Education/training charity based in Chilling Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dunkirk-little-ships-restoration-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:20:43.112Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust is a registered charity (number 1021088) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £343 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust? Registered charity number 1021088 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Chilling Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £343 Website [www.dlsrt.org](http://www.dlsrt.org/) ## What does Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust do? We rescue Dunkirk little ships which are in danger of destruction and remove them to a safe place. We then attempt to organise their restoration using volunteer labour as for as possible and teach the art of restoration and operation of these vessels. ## What causes is Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dunkirk-little-ships-restoration-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dlsrt.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1021088) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust's charity number? Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust's charity number is 1021088. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1021088? Search 1021088 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust do? We rescue Dunkirk little ships which are in danger of destruction and remove them to a safe place. We then attempt to organise their restoration using volunteer labour as for as possible and teach the art of restoration and operation of these vessels. Does Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust? Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust's website is http://www.dlsrt.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1021088).