--- title: "Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit — check charity number 1187830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187830. Recreation charity based in Rugby Club Car Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-disabled-canoe-unit retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:29:23.274Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is a registered charity (number 1187830) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £3,287 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit? Registered charity number 1187830 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Rugby Club Car Park Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £3,287 Website [www.ddcu.co.uk](https://www.ddcu.co.uk/) ## What does Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit do? The Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is a British Canoeing affiliated club established approximately 20 years ago to provide a safe and friendly environment for people with disabilities to take to the water in canoes and kayaks. The club is based on the bank of the River Stour near Christchurch in Dorset. The club operates fortnightly paddling sessions on a Sunday afternoon from April until September. ## What causes is Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit 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=dorset-disabled-canoe-unit&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.ddcu.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187830) 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit's charity number? Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit's charity number is 1187830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187830? Search 1187830 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit do? The Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is a British Canoeing affiliated club established approximately 20 years ago to provide a safe and friendly environment for people with disabilities to take to the water in canoes and kayaks. The club is based on the bank of the River Stour near Christchurch in Dorset. The club operates fortnightly paddling sessions on a Sunday afternoon from April until September. Does Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit. 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit? Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit's website is https://www.ddcu.co.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/1187830).