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title: "Spirit in Sport — check charity number 1161773 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Spirit in Sport a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161773. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Southsea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spirit-in-sport
retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:16:05.201Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Spirit in Sport is a registered charity (number 1161773) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £33,634 (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 Spirit in Sport?

Registered charity number

1161773

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Southsea

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£33,634

Website

[www.spiritinsport.org.uk](http://www.spiritinsport.org.uk/)

## What does Spirit in Sport do?

The provision of community sports activities for children and adults of all ages.The provision of a befriending service for people (over the age of 50) at risk of or suffering from isolation.The provision of a community cafe and drop-in centre.All activities for people who live, but not exclusively in the Portsmouth and Somerstown area.

## What causes is Spirit in Sport registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spirit in Sport yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spirit in Sport 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Spirit in Sport a legitimate charity?

Yes. Spirit in Sport is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161773) 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 Spirit in Sport's charity number?

Spirit in Sport's charity number is 1161773. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1161773?

Search 1161773 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 Spirit in Sport do?

The provision of community sports activities for children and adults of all ages.The provision of a befriending service for people (over the age of 50) at risk of or suffering from isolation.The provision of a community cafe and drop-in centre.All activities for people who live, but not exclusively in the Portsmouth and Somerstown area.

Does Spirit in Sport have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spirit in Sport. 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 Spirit in Sport?

Spirit in Sport's website is http://www.spiritinsport.org.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/1161773).