--- title: "West Wales Maritime Heritage Society — check charity number 1042428 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Wales Maritime Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1042428. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Front Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-wales-maritime-heritage-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:56:03.458Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Wales Maritime Heritage Society is a registered charity (number 1042428) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £31,435 (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 West Wales Maritime Heritage Society? Registered charity number 1042428 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Front Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £31,435 Website [www.wwmhs.org.uk](http://www.wwmhs.org.uk/) ## What does West Wales Maritime Heritage Society do? Acquire, restore, maintain and use marine craft of historical interest.Sail and or display craft at maritime festivals and other events.Research maritime and linked history related to West Wales.Disseminate this information through displays, publications and other means. ## What causes is West Wales Maritime Heritage Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Wales Maritime Heritage Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Wales Maritime Heritage Society 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=west-wales-maritime-heritage-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wwmhs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Wales Maritime Heritage Society a legitimate charity? Yes. West Wales Maritime Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1042428) 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 West Wales Maritime Heritage Society's charity number? West Wales Maritime Heritage Society's charity number is 1042428. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1042428? Search 1042428 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 West Wales Maritime Heritage Society do? Acquire, restore, maintain and use marine craft of historical interest.Sail and or display craft at maritime festivals and other events.Research maritime and linked history related to West Wales.Disseminate this information through displays, publications and other means. Does West Wales Maritime Heritage Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Wales Maritime Heritage Society. 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 West Wales Maritime Heritage Society? West Wales Maritime Heritage Society's website is http://www.wwmhs.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/1042428).