Is Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust as a registered charity (number 297162) 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust's charity number?

Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust's charity number is 297162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297162?

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Does Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust?

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Registered charity · No. 297162

Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, armed forces/emergency service efficiency.

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What are the key facts about Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,563
Registered charity number: 297162
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Redhill
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust (number 297162) 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust do?

To research and record the history of the fire brigades which exist and/or existed within the original Surrey county boundary. To acquire and maintain a collection of fire service appliances, memorabilia, photographs. records and other artifacts associated with the fire brigades within Surrey. To provide assistance and support toward research and education in relation to fire service history.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust

Answers Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 August 1987
Where it says it operates: Surrey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency

Why is there no Clarity Score for Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust as a registered charity (number 297162) 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust's charity number?: Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust's charity number is 297162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 297162?: Search 297162 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust do?: To research and record the history of the fire brigades which exist and/or existed within the original Surrey county boundary. To acquire and maintain a collection of fire service appliances, memorabilia, photographs. records and other artifacts associated with the fire brigades within Surrey. To provide assistance and support toward research and education in relation to fire service history.
Does Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust?: Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust?: The register does not record Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust registered as a charity?: Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust was entered on the register on 14 August 1987.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.