--- title: "Isle of Wight Sports Foundation — check charity number 1213282 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Isle of Wight Sports Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213282. Amateur Sport charity based in Ryde. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/isle-of-wight-sports-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:53:23.248Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Isle of Wight Sports Foundation is a registered charity (number 1213282) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Sports Foundation? Registered charity number 1213282 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ryde Website [iowsports.org](https://iowsports.org/) ## What does Isle of Wight Sports Foundation do? The aim of IWSF is to promote the participation of people in amateur sport on the Isle of Wight for the public benefit by making grants to charities and other organisations facilitating participation in amateur sport. The IWSF offer grants of up to £2000 to clubs and individuals for things such as to clubs and individuals for things such as coaching and training, new equipment and facilities. ## What causes is Isle of Wight Sports Foundation registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Sports Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight Sports Foundation 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-sports-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://iowsports.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Isle of Wight Sports Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Isle of Wight Sports Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213282) 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 Sports Foundation's charity number? Isle of Wight Sports Foundation's charity number is 1213282. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213282? Search 1213282 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 Sports Foundation do? The aim of IWSF is to promote the participation of people in amateur sport on the Isle of Wight for the public benefit by making grants to charities and other organisations facilitating participation in amateur sport. The IWSF offer grants of up to £2000 to clubs and individuals for things such as to clubs and individuals for things such as coaching and training, new equipment and facilities. Does Isle of Wight Sports Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight Sports Foundation. 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 Sports Foundation? Isle of Wight Sports Foundation's website is https://iowsports.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/1213282).