--- title: "Hull Optimists — check charity number 1014672 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hull Optimists a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1014672. Education/training charity based in Cottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hull-optimists retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:32.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hull Optimists is a registered charity (number 1014672) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £11,595 (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 Hull Optimists? Registered charity number 1014672 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cottingham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £11,595 Website [www.hulloptimists.org.uk](http://www.hulloptimists.org.uk/) ## What does Hull Optimists do? Teaching swimming to people who have not learned by conventional methods. ## What causes is Hull Optimists registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hull Optimists yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hull Optimists 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=hull-optimists&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hulloptimists.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hull Optimists a legitimate charity? Yes. Hull Optimists is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1014672) 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 Hull Optimists's charity number? Hull Optimists's charity number is 1014672. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1014672? Search 1014672 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 Hull Optimists do? Teaching swimming to people who have not learned by conventional methods. Does Hull Optimists have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hull Optimists. 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 Hull Optimists? Hull Optimists's website is http://www.hulloptimists.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/1014672).