--- title: "Fishermen's United Charities — check charity number 249842 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fishermen's United Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 249842. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in St. Johns Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fishermen-s-united-charities retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:04:36.530Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fishermen's United Charities is a registered charity (number 249842) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £213 (year ending 2022-02-28). 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 Fishermen's United Charities? Registered charity number 249842 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Johns Church Latest income (year ending 2022-02-28) £213 ## What does Fishermen's United Charities do? Financial aid to retired Filey Fishermen and their widows ## What causes is Fishermen's United Charities registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fishermen's United Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fishermen's United Charities 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=fishermen-s-united-charities&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fishermen's United Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Fishermen's United Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 249842) 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 Fishermen's United Charities's charity number? Fishermen's United Charities's charity number is 249842. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 249842? Search 249842 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 Fishermen's United Charities do? Financial aid to retired Filey Fishermen and their widows Does Fishermen's United Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fishermen's United Charities. 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 Fishermen's United Charities? Fishermen's United Charities 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/249842).