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title: "Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust — check charity number 1179537 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179537. Education/training charity based in Venture House, The Tanneries. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mercantile-marine-memorial-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:02:43.457Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number 1179537) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust?

Registered charity number

1179537

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Venture House, The Tanneries

Website

[understeam.org.uk](https://understeam.org.uk/)

## What does Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust do?

To receive and maintain the British Mercantile Marine Memorial collection of paintings and other artistic works depicting the life and history of the British Mercantile Marine and to curate and display such paintings and other artistic works in museums and other public event space inn order to advance the education of the public in the life and history of the British Mercantile Marine.

## What causes is Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mercantile Marine Memorial 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179537) 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 Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust's charity number?

Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust's charity number is 1179537. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179537?

Search 1179537 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 Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust do?

To receive and maintain the British Mercantile Marine Memorial collection of paintings and other artistic works depicting the life and history of the British Mercantile Marine and to curate and display such paintings and other artistic works in museums and other public event space inn order to advance the education of the public in the life and history of the British Mercantile Marine.

Does Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mercantile Marine Memorial 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 Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust?

Mercantile Marine Memorial Trust's website is https://understeam.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/1179537).