Is Go Overboard a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Go Overboard as a registered charity (number 1215619) 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 Go Overboard's charity number?

Go Overboard's charity number is 1215619. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215619?

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Does Go Overboard have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Go Overboard?

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When was Go Overboard registered as a charity?

Go Overboard was entered on the register on 4 November 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1215619CIO

Go Overboard

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Go Overboard is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Go Overboard?

Registered charity number: 1215619
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lincoln
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.go-overboard.org

Quick answer

Go Overboard (number 1215619) 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 Go Overboard do?

Go Overboard organises charity swims to raise funds to provide grants to charities promoting marine conservation, biodiversity, research, and sustainable practices; retain an emergency fund for ecological or environmental disaster relief; and support organizations aiding disadvantaged communities near areas of its fundraising swims.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Go Overboard

Answers Go Overboard 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 Go Overboard 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: 4 November 2025
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Go Overboard registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Go Overboard yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Go Overboard. 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 Go Overboard?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Go Overboard a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Go Overboard as a registered charity (number 1215619) 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 Go Overboard's charity number?: Go Overboard's charity number is 1215619. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1215619?: Search 1215619 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 Go Overboard do?: Go Overboard organises charity swims to raise funds to provide grants to charities promoting marine conservation, biodiversity, research, and sustainable practices; retain an emergency fund for ecological or environmental disaster relief; and support organizations aiding disadvantaged communities near areas of its fundraising swims.
Does Go Overboard have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Go Overboard. 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 Go Overboard?: Go Overboard's website listed in our register data is https://www.go-overboard.org/. 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 Go Overboard?: The register records Go Overboard 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 Go Overboard registered as a charity?: Go Overboard was entered on the register on 4 November 2025.

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.