--- title: "Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund — check charity number 1190632 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190632. Education/training charity based in Mill Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-of-consulting-marine-engineers-and-ships-surveyors-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:34:00.809Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 1190632) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £260 (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 Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 1190632 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mill Court Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £260 Website [www.scms-charity.org](https://www.scms-charity.org/) ## What does Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund do? The charity makes grants:1. The relief of poverty amongst members of the SCMS and their partners;2. Assists in the advancement of the education of the public in the maritime industry, including but not exclusively, through the provision of grants, scholarships and bursaries for marine related courses;3. Other charitable purposes as the Trustees may determine, related to the marine industry. ## What causes is Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund 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=society-of-consulting-marine-engineers-and-ships-surveyors-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.scms-charity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190632) 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 Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund's charity number? Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1190632. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190632? Search 1190632 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 Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund do? The charity makes grants:1. The relief of poverty amongst members of the SCMS and their partners;2. Assists in the advancement of the education of the public in the maritime industry, including but not exclusively, through the provision of grants, scholarships and bursaries for marine related courses;3. Other charitable purposes as the Trustees may determine, related to the marine industry. Does Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund. 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 Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund? Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ships Surveyors - Benevolent Fund's website is https://www.scms-charity.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/1190632).