--- title: "Sywell Open Water Swimming — check charity number 1207456 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sywell Open Water Swimming a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1207456. Amateur Sport charity based in Orlingbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sywell-open-water-swimming retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:39:42.851Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sywell Open Water Swimming is a registered charity (number 1207456) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £20,691 (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 Sywell Open Water Swimming? Registered charity number 1207456 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Orlingbury Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £20,691 ## What does Sywell Open Water Swimming do? We provide open water swimming sessions at the retired reservoir within Sywell Country Park. A small fee is charge but all of our income is used to improve the facilities and provide training to all of our volunteers including lifeguard training and acreditation ## What causes is Sywell Open Water Swimming registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sywell Open Water Swimming yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sywell Open Water Swimming 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=sywell-open-water-swimming&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sywell Open Water Swimming a legitimate charity? Yes. Sywell Open Water Swimming is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1207456) 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 Sywell Open Water Swimming's charity number? Sywell Open Water Swimming's charity number is 1207456. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1207456? Search 1207456 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 Sywell Open Water Swimming do? We provide open water swimming sessions at the retired reservoir within Sywell Country Park. A small fee is charge but all of our income is used to improve the facilities and provide training to all of our volunteers including lifeguard training and acreditation Does Sywell Open Water Swimming have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sywell Open Water Swimming. 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 Sywell Open Water Swimming? Sywell Open Water Swimming 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/1207456).