--- title: "Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade — check charity number 1105980 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1105980. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Watch House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sunderland-volunteer-life-brigade retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:28:09.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade is a registered charity (number 1105980) 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 £44,490 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Volunteer Life Brigade? Registered charity number 1105980 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Watch House Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £44,490 Website [www.sunvlb.co.uk](http://www.sunvlb.co.uk/) ## What does Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade do? Coastal search, rescue (SAR) & Coastwatch. The SAR team is on call to assist Her majesties Coastguard (HMCG) 24 hours a day,365 days a year. The Coastwatch team operates 4 days each week. The Coastwatch team is a "Declared Facilities" of the HMCG. D/Edin training is available. The HQ are open to public as a museum. School parties & community groups visit. Visits are made to both groups ## What causes is Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sunderland 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=sunderland-volunteer-life-brigade&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sunvlb.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade a legitimate charity? Yes. Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1105980) 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 Volunteer Life Brigade's charity number? Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's charity number is 1105980. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1105980? Search 1105980 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 Volunteer Life Brigade do? Coastal search, rescue (SAR) & Coastwatch. The SAR team is on call to assist Her majesties Coastguard (HMCG) 24 hours a day,365 days a year. The Coastwatch team operates 4 days each week. The Coastwatch team is a "Declared Facilities" of the HMCG. D/Edin training is available. The HQ are open to public as a museum. School parties & community groups visit. Visits are made to both groups Does Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sunderland 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 Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade? Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade's website is http://www.sunvlb.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/1105980).