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title: "Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan — check charity number 1157946 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157946. Education/training charity based in Barry. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ocean-watersports-trust-vale-of-glamorgan
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:23:10.975Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan is a registered charity (number 1157946) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £14,720 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan?

Registered charity number

1157946

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Barry

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£14,720

Website

[bcwac.org.uk](http://bcwac.org.uk/)

## What does Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan do?

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, by the provision of facilities for the community, including facilitating water activities.,

## What causes is Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157946) 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 Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan's charity number?

Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan's charity number is 1157946. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157946?

Search 1157946 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 Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan do?

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, by the provision of facilities for the community, including facilitating water activities.,

Does Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan. 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 Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan?

Ocean Watersports Trust Vale of Glamorgan's website is http://bcwac.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/1157946).