--- title: "Wessex Flood Rescue Unit — check charity number 1162090 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wessex Flood Rescue Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162090. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 30 Somerset Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wessex-flood-rescue-unit retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:25:11.433Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wessex Flood Rescue Unit is a registered charity (number 1162090) 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 £7,355 (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 Wessex Flood Rescue Unit? Registered charity number 1162090 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 30 Somerset Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £7,355 ## What does Wessex Flood Rescue Unit do? To preserve or assist in the preservation of life in flood conditions. To assist in the search of missing people in a water environment.The objectives of the rescue unit are set out as follows:1. Save lives and mitigate damage during a flood incident or incident occurring at inland floods, or in the immediate vicinity of a flood.2. Assist in the search for missing people in or near water ## What causes is Wessex Flood Rescue Unit registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wessex Flood Rescue Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wessex Flood Rescue Unit 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=wessex-flood-rescue-unit&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wessex Flood Rescue Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. Wessex Flood Rescue Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162090) 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 Wessex Flood Rescue Unit's charity number? Wessex Flood Rescue Unit's charity number is 1162090. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162090? Search 1162090 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 Wessex Flood Rescue Unit do? To preserve or assist in the preservation of life in flood conditions. To assist in the search of missing people in a water environment.The objectives of the rescue unit are set out as follows:1. Save lives and mitigate damage during a flood incident or incident occurring at inland floods, or in the immediate vicinity of a flood.2. Assist in the search for missing people in or near water Does Wessex Flood Rescue Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wessex Flood Rescue Unit. 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 Wessex Flood Rescue Unit? Wessex Flood Rescue Unit does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1162090).