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title: "Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation — check charity number 277791 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277791. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Chief Executives Dept. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/solent-sea-rescue-organisation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:11:09.738Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation is a registered charity (number 277791) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £66,567 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation?

Registered charity number

277791

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chief Executives Dept

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£66,567

Website

[www.gafirs.org.uk/ssro](http://www.gafirs.org.uk/ssro/)

## What does Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation do?

The Charity is established to preserve or assist in the preservation of life and prevention of injury at sea on the foreshore of the Solent and on the beaches of the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

## What causes is Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation 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 Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277791) 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 Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation's charity number?

Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation's charity number is 277791. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 277791?

Search 277791 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 Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation do?

The Charity is established to preserve or assist in the preservation of life and prevention of injury at sea on the foreshore of the Solent and on the beaches of the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Does Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation. 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 Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation?

Solent Sea-Rescue Organisation's website is http://www.gafirs.org.uk/ssro/ — 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/277791).