--- title: "Porthcawl Christmas Swim — check charity number 1217800 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Porthcawl Christmas Swim a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217800. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Porthcawl. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/porthcawl-christmas-swim retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:48.002Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Porthcawl Christmas Swim is a registered charity (number 1217800) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Porthcawl Christmas Swim? Registered charity number 1217800 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Porthcawl Website [www.christmasswim.org](http://www.christmasswim.org/) ## What does Porthcawl Christmas Swim do? The Porthcawl Christmas Swim organises an annual swim on Christmas morning to raise funds for charities operating throughout Wales and local good causes. The event also allows local groups and charities to raise their own funds through sponsorship and donations linked to their participation. ## What causes is Porthcawl Christmas Swim registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Porthcawl Christmas Swim yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Porthcawl Christmas Swim 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=porthcawl-christmas-swim&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.christmasswim.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Porthcawl Christmas Swim a legitimate charity? Yes. Porthcawl Christmas Swim is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217800) 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 Porthcawl Christmas Swim's charity number? Porthcawl Christmas Swim's charity number is 1217800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217800? Search 1217800 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 Porthcawl Christmas Swim do? The Porthcawl Christmas Swim organises an annual swim on Christmas morning to raise funds for charities operating throughout Wales and local good causes. The event also allows local groups and charities to raise their own funds through sponsorship and donations linked to their participation. Does Porthcawl Christmas Swim have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Porthcawl Christmas Swim. 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 Porthcawl Christmas Swim? Porthcawl Christmas Swim's website is http://www.christmasswim.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/1217800).