Go Overboard
Go Overboard is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Lincoln.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Go Overboard?
- Registered charity number
- 1215619
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Lincoln
- Website
- www.go-overboard.org
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.
What causes is Go Overboard registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Go Overboard a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Go Overboard is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215619) 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 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 is https://www.go-overboard.org/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.