--- title: "Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society — check charity number 1185898 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185898. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Goole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/yorkshire-waterways-heritage-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:34:40.018Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society is a registered charity (number 1185898) 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 £15,181 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society? Registered charity number 1185898 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Goole Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £15,181 ## What does Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society do? Educating the public in the history and heritage of the inland waterways of Yorkshire by:- a) preserving vessels and artifacts which illustrate and explain the history and heritage of the waterways; b) providing the public with access to the waterways for the purpose of education; and c) undertaking research into the waterways and publishing the results for the public benefit. ## What causes is Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Yorkshire Waterways 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=yorkshire-waterways-heritage-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185898) 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 Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society's charity number? Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society's charity number is 1185898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185898? Search 1185898 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 Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society do? Educating the public in the history and heritage of the inland waterways of Yorkshire by:- a) preserving vessels and artifacts which illustrate and explain the history and heritage of the waterways; b) providing the public with access to the waterways for the purpose of education; and c) undertaking research into the waterways and publishing the results for the public benefit. Does Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Yorkshire Waterways 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 Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society? Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society 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/1185898).