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title: "Sheringham Coastwatch — check charity number 1183945 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sheringham Coastwatch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183945. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sweet Briar Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sheringham-coastwatch
retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:17:58.289Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sheringham Coastwatch is a registered charity (number 1183945) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £6,690 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sheringham Coastwatch?

Registered charity number

1183945

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Sweet Briar Lane

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£6,690

Website

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

## What does Sheringham Coastwatch do?

For the public benefit to assist in the protection & preservation of life & property at sea & along the coastline adjacent to Sheringham Coastwatch Station and in particular, but not without limitations, the provision & operation of a fully equipped Coastwatch Station.

## What causes is Sheringham Coastwatch registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheringham Coastwatch yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheringham Coastwatch 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 Sheringham Coastwatch a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sheringham Coastwatch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183945) 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 Sheringham Coastwatch's charity number?

Sheringham Coastwatch's charity number is 1183945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1183945?

Search 1183945 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 Sheringham Coastwatch do?

For the public benefit to assist in the protection & preservation of life & property at sea & along the coastline adjacent to Sheringham Coastwatch Station and in particular, but not without limitations, the provision & operation of a fully equipped Coastwatch Station.

Does Sheringham Coastwatch have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheringham Coastwatch. 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 Sheringham Coastwatch?

Sheringham Coastwatch's website is http://www.sheringhamcoastwatch.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/1183945).