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title: "Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour — check charity number 1213888 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213888. Education/training charity based in Weirside Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-exeter-ship-canal-and-heritage-harbour
retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:26:04.054Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour is a registered charity (number 1213888) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour?

Registered charity number

1213888

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Weirside Place

Website

[www.friendsofexetershipcanal.co.uk](http://www.friendsofexetershipcanal.co.uk/)

## What does Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour do?

Campaign and support the heritage and conservation, and promote the continuing maritime use, of the canal and its waterside and associated buildings, and encourage its use and enjoyment for wellbeing, sport and leisure.

## What causes is Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213888) 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 Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour's charity number?

Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour's charity number is 1213888. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213888?

Search 1213888 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 Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour do?

Campaign and support the heritage and conservation, and promote the continuing maritime use, of the canal and its waterside and associated buildings, and encourage its use and enjoyment for wellbeing, sport and leisure.

Does Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour. 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 Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour?

Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour's website is http://www.friendsofexetershipcanal.co.uk — 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/1213888).