--- title: "Steamship Freshspring Trust — check charity number 1151907 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Steamship Freshspring Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1151907. Education/training charity based in Lower Cleave. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/steamship-freshspring-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T23:05:35.002Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Steamship Freshspring Trust is a registered charity (number 1151907) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £76,544 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Steamship Freshspring Trust? Registered charity number 1151907 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lower Cleave Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £76,544 Website [www.ssfreshspring.co.uk](http://www.ssfreshspring.co.uk/) ## What does Steamship Freshspring Trust do? To preserve and ensure future sustainability for SS Freshspring as a working example of 19th and 20th century marine technology for the benefit of the public.To attract young people and provide engineering education facilities to encourage them to consider a career in engineering.To provide facilities to teach basic skills in the management of an historic vessel and steam machinery. ## What causes is Steamship Freshspring Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Steamship Freshspring Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Steamship Freshspring Trust 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=steamship-freshspring-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ssfreshspring.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Steamship Freshspring Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Steamship Freshspring Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1151907) 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 Steamship Freshspring Trust's charity number? Steamship Freshspring Trust's charity number is 1151907. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1151907? Search 1151907 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 Steamship Freshspring Trust do? To preserve and ensure future sustainability for SS Freshspring as a working example of 19th and 20th century marine technology for the benefit of the public.To attract young people and provide engineering education facilities to encourage them to consider a career in engineering.To provide facilities to teach basic skills in the management of an historic vessel and steam machinery. Does Steamship Freshspring Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Steamship Freshspring Trust. 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 Steamship Freshspring Trust? Steamship Freshspring Trust's website is http://www.ssfreshspring.co.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/1151907).