--- title: "Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled — check charity number 277294 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277294. Disability charity based in Maidstone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maidstone-swimming-club-for-the-disabled retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:13:17.866Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled is a registered charity (number 277294) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £16,224 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled? Registered charity number 277294 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Maidstone Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £16,224 ## What does Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled do? The club exists to enable disabled people to benefit from swimming therapy; amongst our disabled members we number those who have suffered strokes, heart operations, back injuries, amputations, multiple sclerosis, visual handicaps and arthritis, as well as to endeavour to provide assistance to disabled persons to gain access to swimming facilities. ## What causes is Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled registered for? DisabilityAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled 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=maidstone-swimming-club-for-the-disabled&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled a legitimate charity? Yes. Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277294) 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 Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled's charity number? Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled's charity number is 277294. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277294? Search 277294 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 Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled do? The club exists to enable disabled people to benefit from swimming therapy; amongst our disabled members we number those who have suffered strokes, heart operations, back injuries, amputations, multiple sclerosis, visual handicaps and arthritis, as well as to endeavour to provide assistance to disabled persons to gain access to swimming facilities. Does Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled. 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 Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled? Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled 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/277294).