--- title: "Special Boat Service Association — check charity number 1168876 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Special Boat Service Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168876. Disability charity based in Rm Poole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/special-boat-service-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:10:02.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Special Boat Service Association is a registered charity (number 1168876) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £3,591,386 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Special Boat Service Association? Registered charity number 1168876 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Rm Poole Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,591,386 ## What does Special Boat Service Association do? The main objectives of the Association as set out in the Constitution are: To promote the efficiency of the Special Boat Service Association by: Maintaining contact between serving and former members of the Service and providing for social gatherings for them; Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and the welfare of the Service and perpetuating its deeds; Preserving the tradit ## What causes is Special Boat Service Association registered for? DisabilityArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Special Boat Service Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Special Boat Service Association 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=special-boat-service-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Special Boat Service Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Special Boat Service Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168876) 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 Special Boat Service Association's charity number? Special Boat Service Association's charity number is 1168876. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168876? Search 1168876 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 Special Boat Service Association do? The main objectives of the Association as set out in the Constitution are: To promote the efficiency of the Special Boat Service Association by: Maintaining contact between serving and former members of the Service and providing for social gatherings for them; Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and the welfare of the Service and perpetuating its deeds; Preserving the tradit Does Special Boat Service Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Special Boat Service Association. 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 Special Boat Service Association? Special Boat Service Association 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/1168876).