--- title: "Friends of Horsey Seals — check charity number 1169539 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Horsey Seals a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169539. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Repps With Bastwick. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-horsey-seals retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:08:49.438Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Horsey Seals is a registered charity (number 1169539) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; animals. Its latest reported income was £62,098 (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 Friends of Horsey Seals? Registered charity number 1169539 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Repps With Bastwick Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £62,098 Website [friendsofhorseyseals.co.uk](http://friendsofhorseyseals.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Horsey Seals do? Recruitment and training of volunteers. Wardening grey seal rookery at Horsey and Winterton.Guiding and informing visitors about seals and the local environment. Involvement in rescue of sick and injured seals. ## What causes is Friends of Horsey Seals registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Horsey Seals yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Horsey Seals 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=friends-of-horsey-seals&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsofhorseyseals.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Horsey Seals a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Horsey Seals is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169539) 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 Horsey Seals's charity number? Friends of Horsey Seals's charity number is 1169539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169539? Search 1169539 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 Horsey Seals do? Recruitment and training of volunteers. Wardening grey seal rookery at Horsey and Winterton.Guiding and informing visitors about seals and the local environment. Involvement in rescue of sick and injured seals. Does Friends of Horsey Seals have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Horsey Seals. 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 Horsey Seals? Friends of Horsey Seals's website is http://friendsofhorseyseals.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/1169539).