--- title: "Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers — check charity number 1165267 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165267. Education/training charity based in Loughborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-ibstock-and-desford-disabled-swimmers retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:10:56.979Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers is a registered charity (number 1165267) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £4,670 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers? Registered charity number 1165267 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Loughborough Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,670 ## What does Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers do? Teaching & developing of aquatic skills from beginners through to competitive swimmers for those with physical , sensory and or learning disabilities by volunteer Level 2 qualified teachers in a sheltered environment.Encouraging social interaction with others wanting to be as safe in water as possible, and have fun. ## What causes is Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers 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=friends-of-ibstock-and-desford-disabled-swimmers&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165267) 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 Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers's charity number? Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers's charity number is 1165267. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165267? Search 1165267 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 Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers do? Teaching & developing of aquatic skills from beginners through to competitive swimmers for those with physical , sensory and or learning disabilities by volunteer Level 2 qualified teachers in a sheltered environment.Encouraging social interaction with others wanting to be as safe in water as possible, and have fun. Does Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers. 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 Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers? Friends of Ibstock and Desford Disabled Swimmers 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/1165267).