--- title: "Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base — check charity number 1055435 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1055435. Education/training charity based in Windmill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hertfordshire-young-mariners-base retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:39:12.399Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base is a registered charity (number 1055435) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £329,335 (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 Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base? Registered charity number 1055435 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Windmill Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £329,335 Website [hymb.com](http://hymb.com/) ## What does Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base do? The Herts Young Mariners Base provides a wide range of Outdoor Educational activities mainly to young people but also to adults.These are mainly around canoeing & kayaking, sailing, climbing, caving providing both skills and personal development opportunities ## What causes is Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base 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=hertfordshire-young-mariners-base&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hymb.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base a legitimate charity? Yes. Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1055435) 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 Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base's charity number? Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base's charity number is 1055435. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1055435? Search 1055435 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 Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base do? The Herts Young Mariners Base provides a wide range of Outdoor Educational activities mainly to young people but also to adults.These are mainly around canoeing & kayaking, sailing, climbing, caving providing both skills and personal development opportunities Does Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base. 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 Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base? Hertfordshire Young Mariners' Base's website is http://hymb.com — 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/1055435).