--- title: "Sail — check charity number 1086709 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sail a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086709. Education/training charity based in 227 Northwold Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sail retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:49:56.069Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sail is a registered charity (number 1086709) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £134,901 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sail? Registered charity number 1086709 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 227 Northwold Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £134,901 ## What does Sail do? S.A.I.L. was established to benefit young boys from low income homes and to further their education by providing them with affordable and culturally suitable education. The policy of S.A.I.L. continues to be to derive all its income from grants and donations from various institutions, and from membership fees. ## What causes is Sail registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sail yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sail 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=sail&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sail a legitimate charity? Yes. Sail is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086709) 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 Sail's charity number? Sail's charity number is 1086709. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086709? Search 1086709 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 Sail do? S.A.I.L. was established to benefit young boys from low income homes and to further their education by providing them with affordable and culturally suitable education. The policy of S.A.I.L. continues to be to derive all its income from grants and donations from various institutions, and from membership fees. Does Sail have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sail. 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 Sail? Sail 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/1086709).