--- title: "Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association — check charity number 900288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 900288. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cowes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/isle-of-wight-schools-sailing-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:52:40.456Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association is a registered charity (number 900288) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; amateur sport. 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 Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association? Registered charity number 900288 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cowes ## What does Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association do? Award grants to Isle of Wight young people and adults with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and debilitating medical conditions and Isle of Wight institutions that support same, to enable them to participate in recognised sailing courses or general sailing opportunities. ## What causes is Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association 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=isle-of-wight-schools-sailing-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 900288) 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 Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association's charity number? Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association's charity number is 900288. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 900288? Search 900288 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 Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association do? Award grants to Isle of Wight young people and adults with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and debilitating medical conditions and Isle of Wight institutions that support same, to enable them to participate in recognised sailing courses or general sailing opportunities. Does Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association. 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 Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association? Isle of Wight Schools' Sailing Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/900288).