--- title: "Opportunity Sports Foundation — check charity number 1142543 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Opportunity Sports Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142543. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Buckshaw Village. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/opportunity-sports-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:19:01.551Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Opportunity Sports Foundation is a registered charity (number 1142543) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £221,003 (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 Opportunity Sports Foundation? Registered charity number 1142543 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Buckshaw Village Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £221,003 Website [www.opportunitysports.org](http://www.opportunitysports.org/) ## What does Opportunity Sports Foundation do? Providing sport and leisure activities to under privileged and disabled young people throughout the north west. ## What causes is Opportunity Sports Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Opportunity Sports Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Opportunity 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=opportunity-sports-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.opportunitysports.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Opportunity Sports Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Opportunity Sports Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142543) 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 Opportunity Sports Foundation's charity number? Opportunity Sports Foundation's charity number is 1142543. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142543? Search 1142543 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 Opportunity Sports Foundation do? Providing sport and leisure activities to under privileged and disabled young people throughout the north west. Does Opportunity Sports Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opportunity 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 Opportunity Sports Foundation? Opportunity Sports Foundation's website is http://www.opportunitysports.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/1142543).