--- title: "Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club — check charity number 1172628 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172628. Education/training charity based in Widnes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mersey-storm-wheelchair-rugby-league-sports-physical-recreation-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:14:29.847Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club is a registered charity (number 1172628) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £2,789 (year ending 2021-12-31). 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 Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club? Registered charity number 1172628 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Widnes Latest income (year ending 2021-12-31) £2,789 Website [www.merseystorm.co.uk](http://www.merseystorm.co.uk/) ## What does Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club do? We are a wheelchair rugby team that was formed in 2009 but have only recently become a charity, We meet for training at Kingsway Leisure Centre on a Friday evening from 6.30 pm until 8.30pm, and on a Tuesday at Sutton Leisure Centre 7pm until 8pm. We play games against other clubs. The wheelchairs provided have all being bought through donation or charity collecting events. ## What causes is Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) 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](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=mersey-storm-wheelchair-rugby-league-sports-physical-recreation-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.merseystorm.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172628) 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 Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club's charity number? Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club's charity number is 1172628. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172628? Search 1172628 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 Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club do? We are a wheelchair rugby team that was formed in 2009 but have only recently become a charity, We meet for training at Kingsway Leisure Centre on a Friday evening from 6.30 pm until 8.30pm, and on a Tuesday at Sutton Leisure Centre 7pm until 8pm. We play games against other clubs. The wheelchairs provided have all being bought through donation or charity collecting events. Does Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) 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 Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club? Mersey Storm (Wheelchair Rugby League Sports & Physical Recreation) Club's website is http://www.merseystorm.co.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/1172628).