--- title: "South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade — check charity number 1052343 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1052343. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Shields. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-shields-volunteer-life-brigade retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:12:20.253Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade is a registered charity (number 1052343) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £59,923 (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 South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade? Registered charity number 1052343 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Shields Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £59,923 ## What does South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade do? The Brigade provides a search and rescue back-up to HM Coastguard on a 24-hour, 365 days call-out system working in conjunction with RNLI Lifeboats and the main emergency services to help people in distress on and around the coast using SAR rescue equipment including special Land Rover fitted with a full range of search and rescue equipment and first aid facilities. ## What causes is South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade 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=south-shields-volunteer-life-brigade&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade a legitimate charity? Yes. South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1052343) 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 South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade's charity number? South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade's charity number is 1052343. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1052343? Search 1052343 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 South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade do? The Brigade provides a search and rescue back-up to HM Coastguard on a 24-hour, 365 days call-out system working in conjunction with RNLI Lifeboats and the main emergency services to help people in distress on and around the coast using SAR rescue equipment including special Land Rover fitted with a full range of search and rescue equipment and first aid facilities. Does South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade. 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 South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade? South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1052343).