--- title: "Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre — check charity number 1148381 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148381. Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency charity based in Peach Grove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portsmouth-naval-gliding-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:06:20.551Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre is a registered charity (number 1148381) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £72,341 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre? Registered charity number 1148381 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Peach Grove Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £72,341 Website [www.pngc.co.uk](http://www.pngc.co.uk/) ## What does Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre do? PROMOTING, ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN AND PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR GLIDING AND SOARING; AND TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD BY ENCOURAGING VALUABLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT IN PARTICULAR THROUGH GLIDING AND SOARING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE CUSTOMS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. ## What causes is Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre registered for? Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre 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=portsmouth-naval-gliding-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pngc.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148381) 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 Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre's charity number? Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre's charity number is 1148381. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148381? Search 1148381 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 Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre do? PROMOTING, ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN AND PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR GLIDING AND SOARING; AND TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD BY ENCOURAGING VALUABLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT IN PARTICULAR THROUGH GLIDING AND SOARING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE CUSTOMS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. Does Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre. 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 Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre? Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre's website is http://www.pngc.co.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/1148381).