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title: "Gargrave Bowling Club — check charity number 1213971 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Gargrave Bowling Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213971. Amateur Sport charity based in Gargrave. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gargrave-bowling-club
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:29:41.771Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Gargrave Bowling Club is a registered charity (number 1213971) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. 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 Gargrave Bowling Club?

Registered charity number

1213971

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Gargrave

Website

[www.gargravebowlsclub.uk](https://www.gargravebowlsclub.uk/)

## What causes is Gargrave Bowling Club registered for?

Amateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gargrave Bowling Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gargrave Bowling 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Gargrave Bowling Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Gargrave Bowling Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213971) 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 Gargrave Bowling Club's charity number?

Gargrave Bowling Club's charity number is 1213971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213971?

Search 1213971 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 Gargrave Bowling Club do?

Gargrave Bowling Club is registered with the Charity Commission for: amateur sport. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Gargrave Bowling Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gargrave Bowling 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 Gargrave Bowling Club?

Gargrave Bowling Club's website is https://www.gargravebowlsclub.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/1213971).