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Registered charity · No. 1186229CIOChapel Hill

Helford River Gig Club

Helford River Gig Club is a registered charity in England & Wales working in amateur sport, based in Chapel Hill.

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Helford River Gig Club is a registered charity (number 1186229) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £36,659 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Helford River Gig Club?

Registered charity number
1186229
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Chapel Hill
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£36,659

What does Helford River Gig Club do?

HRGC is an amateur Cornish pilot gig rowing club allowing members to take part in rowing and social events throughout the year. Members row on the Helford river near Falmouth and also take part in various events organised by other gig clubs throughout the season including the World championships on Scilly. HRGC owns 2 GRP training gigs which are kept at Helford Passage and 3 wooden racing gigs.

What causes is Helford River Gig Club registered for?

Amateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Helford River Gig Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helford River Gig 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Helford River Gig Club a legitimate charity?
Yes. Helford River Gig Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186229) 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 Helford River Gig Club's charity number?
Helford River Gig Club's charity number is 1186229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1186229?
Search 1186229 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 Helford River Gig Club do?
HRGC is an amateur Cornish pilot gig rowing club allowing members to take part in rowing and social events throughout the year. Members row on the Helford river near Falmouth and also take part in various events organised by other gig clubs throughout the season including the World championships on Scilly. HRGC owns 2 GRP training gigs which are kept at Helford Passage and 3 wooden racing gigs.
Does Helford River Gig Club have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helford River Gig 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 Helford River Gig Club?
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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.