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title: "Darwen Masters Swimming Club — check charity number 1200203 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Darwen Masters Swimming Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200203. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Pleasington Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darwen-masters-swimming-club
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:41.935Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Darwen Masters Swimming Club is a registered charity (number 1200203) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £16,021 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Darwen Masters Swimming Club?

Registered charity number

1200203

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Pleasington Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£16,021

Website

[darwenmsc.com](http://darwenmsc.com/)

## What does Darwen Masters Swimming Club do?

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, primarily but not exclusively, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Darwen, Blackburn and the surrounding areas by the provision of facilities for swimming and associated activities.

## What causes is Darwen Masters Swimming Club registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darwen Masters Swimming Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darwen Masters Swimming Club 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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[Visit charity website](http://darwenmsc.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Darwen Masters Swimming Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Darwen Masters Swimming Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200203) 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 Darwen Masters Swimming Club's charity number?

Darwen Masters Swimming Club's charity number is 1200203. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1200203?

Search 1200203 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 Darwen Masters Swimming Club do?

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, primarily but not exclusively, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Darwen, Blackburn and the surrounding areas by the provision of facilities for swimming and associated activities.

Does Darwen Masters Swimming Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darwen Masters Swimming Club. 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 Darwen Masters Swimming Club?

Darwen Masters Swimming Club's website is http://darwenmsc.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/1200203).