--- title: "Skerries for Schools — check charity number 1162659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Skerries for Schools a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162659. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Retreat Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/skerries-for-schools retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:10:32.633Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Skerries for Schools is a registered charity (number 1162659) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £36,677 (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 Skerries for Schools? Registered charity number 1162659 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Retreat Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £36,677 Website [www.skerries4schools.org](http://www.skerries4schools.org/) ## What does Skerries for Schools do? To provide opportunities for school children and other community groups such as the disabled to discover the pleasure, team spirit, discipline and vigorous exercise of rowing.To make these groups aware of the safety issues connected with water.To make these groups aware of the environment and their interconnection with it. ## What causes is Skerries for Schools registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Skerries for Schools yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Skerries for Schools 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=skerries-for-schools&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.skerries4schools.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Skerries for Schools a legitimate charity? Yes. Skerries for Schools is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162659) 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 Skerries for Schools's charity number? Skerries for Schools's charity number is 1162659. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162659? Search 1162659 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 Skerries for Schools do? To provide opportunities for school children and other community groups such as the disabled to discover the pleasure, team spirit, discipline and vigorous exercise of rowing.To make these groups aware of the safety issues connected with water.To make these groups aware of the environment and their interconnection with it. Does Skerries for Schools have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Skerries for Schools. 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 Skerries for Schools? Skerries for Schools's website is http://www.skerries4schools.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/1162659).