--- title: "Operation Fish — check charity number 299287 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Operation Fish a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299287. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/operation-fish retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:25.472Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Operation Fish is a registered charity (number 299287) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Operation Fish? Registered charity number 299287 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London ## What does Operation Fish do? THE CHARITY OFFERS VOLUNTARY HELP, REGARDLESS OF RACE OR CREED, TO THE HOUSEBOUND, THE LONELY AND THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR DISABLED, BROADLY IN THE NORTH-WESTERN PART OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD, TAKING IN SOUTHGATE, OAKWOOD, COCKFOSTERS AND HADLEY WOOD. ## What causes is Operation Fish registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Operation Fish yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Operation Fish 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=operation-fish&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Operation Fish a legitimate charity? Yes. Operation Fish is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299287) 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 Operation Fish's charity number? Operation Fish's charity number is 299287. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299287? Search 299287 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 Operation Fish do? THE CHARITY OFFERS VOLUNTARY HELP, REGARDLESS OF RACE OR CREED, TO THE HOUSEBOUND, THE LONELY AND THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR DISABLED, BROADLY IN THE NORTH-WESTERN PART OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD, TAKING IN SOUTHGATE, OAKWOOD, COCKFOSTERS AND HADLEY WOOD. Does Operation Fish have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Operation Fish. 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 Operation Fish? Operation Fish does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/299287).