--- title: "Sunderland Maritime Heritage — check charity number 1193209 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sunderland Maritime Heritage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193209. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 Church Street East. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sunderland-maritime-heritage retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:31:23.038Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sunderland Maritime Heritage is a registered charity (number 1193209) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £32,798 (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 Sunderland Maritime Heritage? Registered charity number 1193209 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 2 Church Street East Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £32,798 Website [www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.uk](http://www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.uk/) ## What does Sunderland Maritime Heritage do? Our aim is to preserve the artefacts, documents, pictures and skills of the shipyard workers that contributed to shipbuilding in Sunderland from 1346 until 1988 when the last shipyard closed. We think this history of shipbuilding and the ships that were built in Sunderland is worth preserving for future generations so that they may know the maritime heritage that their city is built upon. ## What causes is Sunderland Maritime Heritage registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunderland Maritime Heritage yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sunderland Maritime Heritage 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=sunderland-maritime-heritage&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sunderland Maritime Heritage a legitimate charity? Yes. Sunderland Maritime Heritage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193209) 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 Sunderland Maritime Heritage's charity number? Sunderland Maritime Heritage's charity number is 1193209. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193209? Search 1193209 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 Sunderland Maritime Heritage do? Our aim is to preserve the artefacts, documents, pictures and skills of the shipyard workers that contributed to shipbuilding in Sunderland from 1346 until 1988 when the last shipyard closed. We think this history of shipbuilding and the ships that were built in Sunderland is worth preserving for future generations so that they may know the maritime heritage that their city is built upon. Does Sunderland Maritime Heritage have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sunderland Maritime Heritage. 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 Sunderland Maritime Heritage? Sunderland Maritime Heritage's website is http://www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.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/1193209).