--- title: "London Waterkeeper — check charity number 1165862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is London Waterkeeper a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165862. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Unit 5. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/london-waterkeeper retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:04:02.616Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer London Waterkeeper is a registered charity (number 1165862) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £50,225 (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 London Waterkeeper? Registered charity number 1165862 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unit 5 Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £50,225 Website [www.londonwaterkeeper.org.uk](https://www.londonwaterkeeper.org.uk/) ## What does London Waterkeeper do? London Waterkeeper defends rivers and challenges polluters. All of London's rivers are failing - being damaged by road run-off, sewage and too often ignored.London Waterkeeper seeks to use the law to target polluters, highlight pollution where it happens and outline the solutions needed to make our rivers healthy. ## What causes is London Waterkeeper registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for London Waterkeeper yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. London Waterkeeper 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=london-waterkeeper&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.londonwaterkeeper.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is London Waterkeeper a legitimate charity? Yes. London Waterkeeper is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165862) 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 London Waterkeeper's charity number? London Waterkeeper's charity number is 1165862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165862? Search 1165862 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 London Waterkeeper do? London Waterkeeper defends rivers and challenges polluters. All of London's rivers are failing - being damaged by road run-off, sewage and too often ignored.London Waterkeeper seeks to use the law to target polluters, highlight pollution where it happens and outline the solutions needed to make our rivers healthy. Does London Waterkeeper have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for London Waterkeeper. 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 London Waterkeeper? London Waterkeeper's website is https://www.londonwaterkeeper.org.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/1165862).