--- title: "Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen — check charity number 1086890 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086890. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Watermen. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-benevolent-and-educational-fund-for-watermen-and-lightermen retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:33:55.546Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen is a registered charity (number 1086890) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £726,641 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen? Registered charity number 1086890 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Watermen Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £726,641 Website [www.watermenscompany.com](http://www.watermenscompany.com/) ## What does Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen do? Provision of accommodation and relief of poverty for financial assistance for its principal beneficiaries.Education and training of its principal beneficiaries in river skills ## What causes is Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen 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=royal-benevolent-and-educational-fund-for-watermen-and-lightermen&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.watermenscompany.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086890) 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 Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen's charity number? Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen's charity number is 1086890. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086890? Search 1086890 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 Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen do? Provision of accommodation and relief of poverty for financial assistance for its principal beneficiaries.Education and training of its principal beneficiaries in river skills Does Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen. 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 Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen? Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen's website is http://www.watermenscompany.com — 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/1086890).