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title: "Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust — check charity number 1197124 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197124. Education/training charity based in North Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whitby-historic-lifeboat-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:08:12.823Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust is a registered charity (number 1197124) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £5,804 (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 Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust?

Registered charity number

1197124

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

North Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£5,804

Website

[www.officialwilliamriley.org.uk](https://www.officialwilliamriley.org.uk/)

## What does Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust do?

Education of the public in the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution by the preservation and demonstration of historic lifeboats. Giving members of the public, both young and old, the opportunity to crew a historic lifeboat and potentially raise funds for lifesaving charities by sponsorship opportunities.

## What causes is Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197124) 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 Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust's charity number?

Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust's charity number is 1197124. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197124?

Search 1197124 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 Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust do?

Education of the public in the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution by the preservation and demonstration of historic lifeboats. Giving members of the public, both young and old, the opportunity to crew a historic lifeboat and potentially raise funds for lifesaving charities by sponsorship opportunities.

Does Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust. 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 Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust?

Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust's website is https://www.officialwilliamriley.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/1197124).