--- title: "Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity — check charity number 500816 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 500816. Accommodation/housing charity based in Alexandra Dock Business Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grimsby-sailors-and-fishing-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:55:17.189Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity is a registered charity (number 500816) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £711,978 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity? Registered charity number 500816 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Alexandra Dock Business Centre Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £711,978 ## What does Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity do? The purpose of the Charity is to maintain almshouses in the Grimsby area for use by retired sailors, fish trade workers and their wives or widows ## What causes is Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity 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=grimsby-sailors-and-fishing-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 500816) 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 Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity's charity number? Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity's charity number is 500816. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 500816? Search 500816 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 Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity do? The purpose of the Charity is to maintain almshouses in the Grimsby area for use by retired sailors, fish trade workers and their wives or widows Does Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity. 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 Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity? Grimsby Sailors and Fishing Charity 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/500816).