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title: "Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps — check charity number 521428 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 521428. Education/training charity based in Hinckley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hinckley-unit-401-of-the-sea-cadet-corps
retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:25:54.756Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity (number 521428) 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. Its latest reported income was £30,623 (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 Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps?

Registered charity number

521428

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Hinckley

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£30,623

Website

[www.hinckleyseacadets.org](http://www.hinckleyseacadets.org/)

## What does Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps do?

The sea cadets provide young people from 10-18 with life skills of teamwork, self respect & social responsibility through training following a naval background.

## What causes is Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 521428) 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 Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps's charity number?

Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps's charity number is 521428. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 521428?

Search 521428 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 Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps do?

The sea cadets provide young people from 10-18 with life skills of teamwork, self respect & social responsibility through training following a naval background.

Does Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps. 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 Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps?

Hinckley Unit 401 of the Sea Cadet Corps's website is http://www.hinckleyseacadets.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](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/521428).