--- title: "Oxford Amateur Rowing Club — check charity number 1196716 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oxford Amateur Rowing Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196716. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Oxford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-amateur-rowing-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:53:31.177Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oxford Amateur Rowing Club is a registered charity (number 1196716) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £60,380 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Oxford Amateur Rowing Club? Registered charity number 1196716 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Oxford Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £60,380 Website [www.oxfordacademicals.org.uk](http://www.oxfordacademicals.org.uk/) ## What does Oxford Amateur Rowing Club do? The object of Oxford Academicals Rowing Club is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, inparticular by the provision of facilities, encouragement and instruction in the sport of rowingand sculling for the public benefit of the inhabitants of Oxford and the surrounding areas. ## What causes is Oxford Amateur Rowing Club registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Amateur Rowing Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxford Amateur Rowing 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=oxford-amateur-rowing-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oxfordacademicals.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oxford Amateur Rowing Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Oxford Amateur Rowing Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196716) 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 Oxford Amateur Rowing Club's charity number? Oxford Amateur Rowing Club's charity number is 1196716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196716? Search 1196716 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 Oxford Amateur Rowing Club do? The object of Oxford Academicals Rowing Club is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, inparticular by the provision of facilities, encouragement and instruction in the sport of rowingand sculling for the public benefit of the inhabitants of Oxford and the surrounding areas. Does Oxford Amateur Rowing Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Amateur Rowing 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 Oxford Amateur Rowing Club? Oxford Amateur Rowing Club's website is http://www.oxfordacademicals.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/1196716).