--- title: "Oswestry Otters Swimming Club — check charity number 1177880 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oswestry Otters Swimming Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177880. Amateur Sport charity based in Post Office Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oswestry-otters-swimming-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:50:19.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oswestry Otters Swimming Club is a registered charity (number 1177880) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £91,553 (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 Oswestry Otters Swimming Club? Registered charity number 1177880 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Post Office Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £91,553 ## What does Oswestry Otters Swimming Club do? For the benefit of the communities in the Oswestry and the surrounding areas. The Charity provides opportunities for the development of swimmers of all abilities, within an equality and diversity approach, through high quality coaching and training. Appropriate pool time is allocated for each category of swimmer to reflect their needs and abilities. ## What causes is Oswestry Otters Swimming Club registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oswestry Otters Swimming Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oswestry Otters Swimming 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=oswestry-otters-swimming-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oswestry Otters Swimming Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Oswestry Otters Swimming Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177880) 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 Oswestry Otters Swimming Club's charity number? Oswestry Otters Swimming Club's charity number is 1177880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177880? Search 1177880 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 Oswestry Otters Swimming Club do? For the benefit of the communities in the Oswestry and the surrounding areas. The Charity provides opportunities for the development of swimmers of all abilities, within an equality and diversity approach, through high quality coaching and training. Appropriate pool time is allocated for each category of swimmer to reflect their needs and abilities. Does Oswestry Otters Swimming Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oswestry Otters Swimming 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 Oswestry Otters Swimming Club? Oswestry Otters Swimming Club 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/1177880).