Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Downham Otters Swimming Club as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 802216
Downham Otters Swimming Club
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Downham Otters Swimming Club is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, amateur sport.
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What are the key facts about Downham Otters Swimming Club?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £4,043
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £3,438
- Registered charity number
- 802216
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- The Cottons
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- downham-otters.co.uk
Quick answer
Downham Otters Swimming Club (number 802216) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Downham Otters Swimming Club do?
Swimming club for the disabled - affiliated to Halliwick AST
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Downham Otters Swimming Club
Answers Downham Otters Swimming Club gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Downham Otters Swimming Club for the Disabled
- Where it says it operates
- Cambridgeshire · Norfolk
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Downham Otters Swimming Club registered for?
DisabilityAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Downham Otters Swimming Club yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Downham Otters Swimming Club. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Downham Otters Swimming Club?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Downham Otters Swimming Club a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Downham Otters Swimming Club as a registered charity (number 802216) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Downham Otters Swimming Club's charity number?
- Downham Otters Swimming Club's charity number is 802216. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 802216?
- Search 802216 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 Downham Otters Swimming Club do?
- Swimming club for the disabled - affiliated to Halliwick AST
- Does Downham Otters Swimming Club have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downham Otters 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 Downham Otters Swimming Club?
- Downham Otters Swimming Club's website listed in our register data is http://downham-otters.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Downham Otters Swimming Club?
- The register does not record Downham Otters Swimming Club as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Downham Otters Swimming Club registered as a charity?
- Downham Otters Swimming Club was entered on the register on 7 October 1989.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.