--- title: "Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust — check charity number 297162 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297162. Education/training charity based in Redhill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fire-brigades-of-surrey-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:07:46.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number 297162) 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; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £3,200 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust? Registered charity number 297162 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Redhill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,200 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation 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=fire-brigades-of-surrey-preservation-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297162) 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 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. 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/297162).