Is Fast on Water a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Fast on Water as a registered charity (number 1177837) 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 Fast on Water's charity number?

Fast on Water's charity number is 1177837. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1177837?

Search 1177837 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.

Does Fast on Water have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fast on Water. 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 Fast on Water?

Fast on Water's website listed in our register data is http://www.fastonwater.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.

When was Fast on Water registered as a charity?

Fast on Water was entered on the register on 6 April 2018. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08878069).

Registered charity · No. 1177837Charitable company

Fast on Water

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Fast on Water is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Fast on Water?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £6,625
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £6,806
Registered charity number: 1177837
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Pakefield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.fastonwater.co.uk

Quick answer

Fast on Water (number 1177837) 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 Fast on Water do?

We run the Fast On Water website (www.fastonwater.co.uk). The most comprehensive online source of circuit powerboat racing history in the UK. We continue to publish our quarterly online magazine. We organise events and attend other organisations events, use social networking and allow the public access to our archives and request information in person, by phone, on social media and by email.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fast on Water

Answers Fast on Water 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Fast on Water as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 April 2018
Company number: 08878069 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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 Fast on Water registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Fast on Water yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fast on Water. 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 Fast on Water?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fast on Water a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Fast on Water as a registered charity (number 1177837) 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 Fast on Water's charity number?: Fast on Water's charity number is 1177837. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1177837?: Search 1177837 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 Fast on Water do?: We run the Fast On Water website (www.fastonwater.co.uk). The most comprehensive online source of circuit powerboat racing history in the UK. We continue to publish our quarterly online magazine. We organise events and attend other organisations events, use social networking and allow the public access to our archives and request information in person, by phone, on social media and by email.
Does Fast on Water have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fast on Water. 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 Fast on Water?: Fast on Water's website listed in our register data is http://www.fastonwater.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 Fast on Water?: The register records Fast on Water as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Fast on Water registered as a charity?: Fast on Water was entered on the register on 6 April 2018. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08878069).

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.