--- title: "Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust — check charity number 1084864 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1084864. Education/training charity based in Beach House Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/isle-of-wight-historic-lifeboat-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:53:49.112Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust is a registered charity (number 1084864) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £549 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust? Registered charity number 1084864 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Beach House Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £549 Website [www.queenvictorialifeboat.co.uk](http://www.queenvictorialifeboat.co.uk/) ## What does Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust do? Restoration of historic lifeboats of the Isle of Wight. Displaying the historic lifeboats supported by appropriate information displays. Fundraising to finance continuing restoration. ## What causes is Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust 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=isle-of-wight-historic-lifeboat-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.queenvictorialifeboat.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1084864) 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 Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust's charity number? Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust's charity number is 1084864. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1084864? Search 1084864 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 Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust do? Restoration of historic lifeboats of the Isle of Wight. Displaying the historic lifeboats supported by appropriate information displays. Fundraising to finance continuing restoration. Does Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust. 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 Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust? Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust's website is http://www.queenvictorialifeboat.co.uk — 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/1084864).