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Registered charity · No. 1205984CIOLondon

Global Fishing Watch UK

Global Fishing Watch UK is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in London.

Quick answer

Global Fishing Watch UK is a registered charity (number 1205984) 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. 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 Global Fishing Watch UK?

Registered charity number
1205984
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
London

What does Global Fishing Watch UK do?

Our purpose is to create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean.We use cutting-edge technology to turn big data into actionable information. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean for the good of all.

What causes is Global Fishing Watch UK registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Global Fishing Watch UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Global Fishing Watch UK 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Global Fishing Watch UK a legitimate charity?
Yes. Global Fishing Watch UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205984) 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 Global Fishing Watch UK's charity number?
Global Fishing Watch UK's charity number is 1205984. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1205984?
Search 1205984 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 Global Fishing Watch UK do?
Our purpose is to create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean.We use cutting-edge technology to turn big data into actionable information. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean for the good of all.
Does Global Fishing Watch UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Global Fishing Watch UK. 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 Global Fishing Watch UK?
Global Fishing Watch UK's website is https://globalfishingwatch.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.