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title: "Steamship Shieldhall Charity — check charity number 1189179 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Steamship Shieldhall Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189179. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Tanneries. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/steamship-shieldhall-charity
retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:58:19.407Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Steamship Shieldhall Charity is a registered charity (number 1189179) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £317,485 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Shieldhall Charity?

Registered charity number

1189179

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Tanneries

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£317,485

Website

[ss-shieldhall.co.uk](https://ss-shieldhall.co.uk/)

## What does Steamship Shieldhall Charity do?

We conserve, maintain and operate the steamship Shieldhall for people of all ages, to enjoy and experience steam power at sea and alongside. All with unpaid volunteers.Based in Southampton, Shieldhall (No 66 in the National Historic Fleet) mainly operates, but is not restricted to the Solent area and is probably the largest steam powered cargo/passenger ship in operation, in Europe.

## What causes is Steamship Shieldhall Charity registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Steamship Shieldhall Charity yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Steamship Shieldhall Charity 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Steamship Shieldhall Charity a legitimate charity?

Yes. Steamship Shieldhall Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189179) 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 Shieldhall Charity's charity number?

Steamship Shieldhall Charity's charity number is 1189179. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189179?

Search 1189179 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 Shieldhall Charity do?

We conserve, maintain and operate the steamship Shieldhall for people of all ages, to enjoy and experience steam power at sea and alongside. All with unpaid volunteers.Based in Southampton, Shieldhall (No 66 in the National Historic Fleet) mainly operates, but is not restricted to the Solent area and is probably the largest steam powered cargo/passenger ship in operation, in Europe.

Does Steamship Shieldhall Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Steamship Shieldhall Charity. 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 Shieldhall Charity?

Steamship Shieldhall Charity's website is https://ss-shieldhall.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/1189179).