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title: "Go Overboard — check charity number 1215619 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Go Overboard a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215619. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lincoln. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/go-overboard
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:48:44.398Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Go Overboard is a registered charity (number 1215619) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Go Overboard?

Registered charity number

1215619

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lincoln

Website

[www.go-overboard.org](https://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?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Go Overboard yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Go Overboard 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.
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[Visit charity website](https://www.go-overboard.org/)

## 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](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/1215619).