--- title: "Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club — check charity number 1140531 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140531. Disability charity based in Freshbrook. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/swindon-bats-sports-social-club retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:42:15.867Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club is a registered charity (number 1140531) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £16,976 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club? Registered charity number 1140531 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Freshbrook Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £16,976 Website [www.swindonbats.org](http://www.swindonbats.org/) ## What does Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club do? Sporting and social activities for the Visually Impaired in Swindon and surrounding Areas, including Tenpin Bowling, Cycling, Sailing, Acoustic Rifle Shooting, and Showdown (a sport created specifically for visually impaired people). Social activities includes monthly coffee get togethers, monthly breakfast meet ups, and a monthly walk and talk. ## What causes is Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club registered for? DisabilityAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Swindon Bats Sports & Social 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=swindon-bats-sports-social-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.swindonbats.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140531) 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 Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club's charity number? Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club's charity number is 1140531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140531? Search 1140531 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 Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club do? Sporting and social activities for the Visually Impaired in Swindon and surrounding Areas, including Tenpin Bowling, Cycling, Sailing, Acoustic Rifle Shooting, and Showdown (a sport created specifically for visually impaired people). Social activities includes monthly coffee get togethers, monthly breakfast meet ups, and a monthly walk and talk. Does Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swindon Bats Sports & Social 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 Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club? Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club's website is http://www.swindonbats.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/1140531).