International Federation of Hydrographic Societies
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (number 285013) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does International Federation of Hydrographic Societies do?
IFHS promotes the science of surveying at sea and related sciences by providing a channel for the exchange of information between those engaged or interested in hydrography or related disciplines.The charity publishes regular journals and arranges seminars, conferences and other relevant events. It also operates and Education Fund to assist students and those at the outset of their careers.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Federation of Hydrographic Societies
Answers International Federation of Hydrographic Societies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record International Federation of Hydrographic Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 285013. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is International Federation of Hydrographic Societies registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for International Federation of Hydrographic Societies yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score International Federation of Hydrographic Societies.
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Is International Federation of Hydrographic Societies a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists International Federation of Hydrographic Societies as a registered charity (number 285013) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is International Federation of Hydrographic Societies's charity number?
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies's charity number is 285013. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285013?
Search 285013 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 International Federation of Hydrographic Societies do?
IFHS promotes the science of surveying at sea and related sciences by providing a channel for the exchange of information between those engaged or interested in hydrography or related disciplines.The charity publishes regular journals and arranges seminars, conferences and other relevant events. It also operates and Education Fund to assist students and those at the outset of their careers.
Does International Federation of Hydrographic Societies have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Federation of Hydrographic Societies. 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 International Federation of Hydrographic Societies?
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies's website listed in our register data is http://www.hydrographicsociety.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to International Federation of Hydrographic Societies?
The register does not record International Federation of Hydrographic Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are International Federation of Hydrographic Societies's trustees paid?
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was International Federation of Hydrographic Societies previously called?
The register lists this previous name for International Federation of Hydrographic Societies: The Hydrographic Society.
When was International Federation of Hydrographic Societies registered as a charity?
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies was entered on the register on 13 July 1982. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01638304).