--- title: "Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club — check charity number 1147368 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147368. Education/training charity based in Hastings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hastings-st-leonards-voluntary-lifeguard-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:41:49.110Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club is a registered charity (number 1147368) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £20,677 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club? Registered charity number 1147368 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hastings Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £20,677 Website [www.hastingslifeguards.org.uk](http://www.hastingslifeguards.org.uk/) ## What does Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club do? We aim to prevent drowning, promote water safety & safe enjoyment of water activities. We give training in personal survival, water safety, lifesaving & life support to all ages. We provide lifeguard & first aid services to water sport & leisure events eg rowing regattas, sea swims etc. We run in-shore rescue boats, paddle craft with mobile first aid equipped with medical oxygen & defibrillator. ## What causes is Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard 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? 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=hastings-st-leonards-voluntary-lifeguard-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hastingslifeguards.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147368) 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 Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club's charity number? Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club's charity number is 1147368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147368? Search 1147368 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 Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club do? We aim to prevent drowning, promote water safety & safe enjoyment of water activities. We give training in personal survival, water safety, lifesaving & life support to all ages. We provide lifeguard & first aid services to water sport & leisure events eg rowing regattas, sea swims etc. We run in-shore rescue boats, paddle craft with mobile first aid equipped with medical oxygen & defibrillator. Does Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard 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 Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club? Hastings & St Leonards Voluntary Lifeguard Club's website is http://www.hastingslifeguards.org.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/1147368).