--- title: "Hopeships — check charity number 1183472 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hopeships a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183472. Disability charity based in 15 Mill Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hopeships retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:03:43.083Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hopeships is a registered charity (number 1183472) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £18,996 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Hopeships? Registered charity number 1183472 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 15 Mill Close Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £18,996 Website [www.hopeships.org](http://www.hopeships.org/) ## What does Hopeships do? HopeShips is a mental health and well-being chaplaincy project, based on the Old Quay in Newlyn Harbour. We open the "Fishermen's" Rest for coffee, company and counselling. We run activities such as splicing and rope work, we even have a sewing machine. We have rescued some old boats, tidied them up and passed them on, combating loneliness and isolation. We are training to take people sailing. ## What causes is Hopeships registered for? DisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hopeships yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hopeships 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=hopeships&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hopeships.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hopeships a legitimate charity? Yes. Hopeships is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183472) 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 Hopeships's charity number? Hopeships's charity number is 1183472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183472? Search 1183472 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 Hopeships do? HopeShips is a mental health and well-being chaplaincy project, based on the Old Quay in Newlyn Harbour. We open the "Fishermen's" Rest for coffee, company and counselling. We run activities such as splicing and rope work, we even have a sewing machine. We have rescued some old boats, tidied them up and passed them on, combating loneliness and isolation. We are training to take people sailing. Does Hopeships have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hopeships. 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 Hopeships? Hopeships's website is http://www.hopeships.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/1183472).