--- title: "World Ship Society LTD. — check charity number 1139902 | CharityCompare" description: "Is World Ship Society LTD. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139902. Education/training charity based in Mayes House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/world-ship-society-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:17:49.516Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer World Ship Society LTD. is a registered charity (number 1139902) 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 £59,197 (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 World Ship Society LTD.? Registered charity number 1139902 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Mayes House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £59,197 Website [worldshipsociety.org](http://worldshipsociety.org/) ## What does World Ship Society LTD. do? The main activities of the World Ship Society are advancing and supporting interest in, understanding of, study of, and research into ships, shipping and related matters. ## What causes is World Ship Society LTD. registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for World Ship Society LTD. yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. World Ship Society LTD. 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=world-ship-society-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://worldshipsociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is World Ship Society LTD. a legitimate charity? Yes. World Ship Society LTD. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139902) 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 World Ship Society LTD.'s charity number? World Ship Society LTD.'s charity number is 1139902. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139902? Search 1139902 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 World Ship Society LTD. do? The main activities of the World Ship Society are advancing and supporting interest in, understanding of, study of, and research into ships, shipping and related matters. Does World Ship Society LTD. have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for World Ship Society LTD.. 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 World Ship Society LTD.? World Ship Society LTD.'s website is http://worldshipsociety.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/1139902).