--- title: "Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance — check charity number 1197327 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197327. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Apartment 20. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sea-turtle-rescue-alliance retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:45:29.716Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance is a registered charity (number 1197327) 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; animals. Its latest reported income was £17,365 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance? Registered charity number 1197327 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Apartment 20 Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £17,365 Website [seaturtlerescuealliance.org](https://seaturtlerescuealliance.org/) ## What does Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance do? STRA's purpose is to relieve the suffering of sea turtles globally through education and support of veterinarians and rescue centres around the world, thereby providing care, protection and rehabilitation of sea turtles in need. The team is hosting international veterinary training for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation and medical treatments. ## What causes is Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance 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=sea-turtle-rescue-alliance&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://seaturtlerescuealliance.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance a legitimate charity? Yes. Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197327) 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 Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance's charity number? Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance's charity number is 1197327. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197327? Search 1197327 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 Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance do? STRA's purpose is to relieve the suffering of sea turtles globally through education and support of veterinarians and rescue centres around the world, thereby providing care, protection and rehabilitation of sea turtles in need. The team is hosting international veterinary training for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation and medical treatments. Does Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance. 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 Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance? Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance's website is https://seaturtlerescuealliance.org/ — 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/1197327).