--- title: "York Rescue Boat — check charity number 1155849 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Rescue Boat a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155849. Education/training charity based in York Eco Business Center. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-rescue-boat retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:27:27.426Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Rescue Boat is a registered charity (number 1155849) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £48,326 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 York Rescue Boat? Registered charity number 1155849 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location York Eco Business Center Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £48,326 Website [Www.yorkrescueboat.com](http://www.yorkrescueboat.com/) ## What does York Rescue Boat do? York Rescue Boat is to provide a physical and proactive commitment to furthering the safety of the rivers in York. We aim to achieve this by means of a patrol and rescue boat, education and awareness. With progression York Rescue Boat endeavours to provide a stand-by team that will respond as an auxiliary service to the 999 services in area?s of Search & Rescue and community flood assistance. ## What causes is York Rescue Boat registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Rescue Boat yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York Rescue Boat 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=york-rescue-boat&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.yorkrescueboat.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Rescue Boat a legitimate charity? Yes. York Rescue Boat is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155849) 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 York Rescue Boat's charity number? York Rescue Boat's charity number is 1155849. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155849? Search 1155849 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 York Rescue Boat do? York Rescue Boat is to provide a physical and proactive commitment to furthering the safety of the rivers in York. We aim to achieve this by means of a patrol and rescue boat, education and awareness. With progression York Rescue Boat endeavours to provide a stand-by team that will respond as an auxiliary service to the 999 services in area?s of Search & Rescue and community flood assistance. Does York Rescue Boat have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York Rescue Boat. 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 York Rescue Boat? York Rescue Boat's website is http://Www.yorkrescueboat.com — 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/1155849).