--- title: "United Kingdom Rescue Organisation — check charity number 1166883 | CharityCompare" description: "Is United Kingdom Rescue Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166883. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 11 Woodhatch Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/united-kingdom-rescue-organisation retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:10:36.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer United Kingdom Rescue Organisation is a registered charity (number 1166883) 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 £69,037 (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 United Kingdom Rescue Organisation? Registered charity number 1166883 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 11 Woodhatch Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £69,037 Website [www.ukro.org](http://www.ukro.org/) ## What does United Kingdom Rescue Organisation do? UKRO is dedicated to advancing professional rescue focusing on five rescue areas including vehicle extrication; trauma management; rope rescue; urban search and rescue (USAR) and water rescue. Our aim is to develop, enhance and promote the rescue capabilities of firefighters to ultimately reduce unintentional injuries and deaths that can result from these types of incidents in the UK and abroad. ## What causes is United Kingdom Rescue Organisation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for United Kingdom Rescue Organisation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. United Kingdom Rescue Organisation 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=united-kingdom-rescue-organisation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ukro.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is United Kingdom Rescue Organisation a legitimate charity? Yes. United Kingdom Rescue Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166883) 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 United Kingdom Rescue Organisation's charity number? United Kingdom Rescue Organisation's charity number is 1166883. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166883? Search 1166883 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 United Kingdom Rescue Organisation do? UKRO is dedicated to advancing professional rescue focusing on five rescue areas including vehicle extrication; trauma management; rope rescue; urban search and rescue (USAR) and water rescue. Our aim is to develop, enhance and promote the rescue capabilities of firefighters to ultimately reduce unintentional injuries and deaths that can result from these types of incidents in the UK and abroad. Does United Kingdom Rescue Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. 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 United Kingdom Rescue Organisation? United Kingdom Rescue Organisation's website is http://www.ukro.org — 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/1166883).