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title: "Waterside Heritage — check charity number 1055044 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Waterside Heritage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1055044. Education/training charity based in Hythe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waterside-heritage
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:49:51.122Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Waterside Heritage is a registered charity (number 1055044) 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 £6,891 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Waterside Heritage?

Registered charity number

1055044

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Hythe

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£6,891

Website

[www.communigate.co.uk/hants/watersideheritage](http://www.communigate.co.uk/hants/watersideheritage/)

## What does Waterside Heritage do?

The education of the public in the civil parishes of Fawley, Hythe & Dibden, and Marchwood in Hampshire (the area of benefit) by maintaining a study centre at Hythe Old Railway Station,by mounting exhibitions in the area of benefit, by conserving local historical records and by publishing literature relating to the heritage of the area.

## What causes is Waterside Heritage registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waterside Heritage yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waterside 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Heritage a legitimate charity?

Yes. Waterside Heritage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1055044) 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 Waterside Heritage's charity number?

Waterside Heritage's charity number is 1055044. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1055044?

Search 1055044 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 Waterside Heritage do?

The education of the public in the civil parishes of Fawley, Hythe & Dibden, and Marchwood in Hampshire (the area of benefit) by maintaining a study centre at Hythe Old Railway Station,by mounting exhibitions in the area of benefit, by conserving local historical records and by publishing literature relating to the heritage of the area.

Does Waterside Heritage have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterside 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 Waterside Heritage?

Waterside Heritage's website is http://www.communigate.co.uk/hants/watersideheritage/ — 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/1055044).