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title: "Maritime Volunteer Service — check charity number 1048454 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Maritime Volunteer Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1048454. Education/training charity based in Dallam Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maritime-volunteer-service
retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:10:45.561Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Maritime Volunteer Service is a registered charity (number 1048454) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £194,594 (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 Maritime Volunteer Service?

Registered charity number

1048454

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Dallam Court

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£194,594

Website

[www.mvs.org.uk](http://www.mvs.org.uk/)

## What does Maritime Volunteer Service do?

The charity (MVS) trains its members in maritime, engineering, operations and communications skills.The MVS has a policy of positive social inclusion and around 30% of members are from the disadvantaged sectors of society.MVS members use their skills to support local and national authorities in times of major events, emergencies both real and exercised and in civil resilience.

## What causes is Maritime Volunteer Service registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maritime Volunteer Service yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maritime Volunteer Service 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 Maritime Volunteer Service a legitimate charity?

Yes. Maritime Volunteer Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1048454) 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 Maritime Volunteer Service's charity number?

Maritime Volunteer Service's charity number is 1048454. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1048454?

Search 1048454 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 Maritime Volunteer Service do?

The charity (MVS) trains its members in maritime, engineering, operations and communications skills.The MVS has a policy of positive social inclusion and around 30% of members are from the disadvantaged sectors of society.MVS members use their skills to support local and national authorities in times of major events, emergencies both real and exercised and in civil resilience.

Does Maritime Volunteer Service have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maritime Volunteer Service. 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 Maritime Volunteer Service?

Maritime Volunteer Service's website is http://www.mvs.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/1048454).