--- title: "Stratford Sharks Swimming Club — check charity number 1165857 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stratford Sharks Swimming Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165857. Amateur Sport charity based in Celixir House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stratford-sharks-swimming-club retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:20:36.751Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stratford Sharks Swimming Club is a registered charity (number 1165857) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £173,707 (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 Stratford Sharks Swimming Club? Registered charity number 1165857 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Celixir House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £173,707 Website [www.stratfordsharksasc.co.uk](http://www.stratfordsharksasc.co.uk/) ## What does Stratford Sharks Swimming Club do? The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities, teaching & coaching for Competitive Swimming, Water Safety and the opportunity to participate in related Aquatic Events. ## What causes is Stratford Sharks Swimming Club registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stratford Sharks Swimming Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stratford Sharks Swimming Club 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=stratford-sharks-swimming-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stratfordsharksasc.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stratford Sharks Swimming Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Stratford Sharks Swimming Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165857) 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 Stratford Sharks Swimming Club's charity number? Stratford Sharks Swimming Club's charity number is 1165857. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165857? Search 1165857 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 Stratford Sharks Swimming Club do? The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities, teaching & coaching for Competitive Swimming, Water Safety and the opportunity to participate in related Aquatic Events. Does Stratford Sharks Swimming Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stratford Sharks Swimming Club. 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 Stratford Sharks Swimming Club? Stratford Sharks Swimming Club's website is http://www.stratfordsharksasc.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/1165857).