--- title: "The Alton Water Run — check charity number 1147145 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Alton Water Run a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147145. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ipswich Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-alton-water-run retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:51:54.840Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Alton Water Run is a registered charity (number 1147145) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £28,355 (year ending 2018-12-31). 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 The Alton Water Run? Registered charity number 1147145 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Ipswich Road Latest income (year ending 2018-12-31) £28,355 Website [www.altonwaterrun.co.uk](http://www.altonwaterrun.co.uk/) ## What does The Alton Water Run do? Fundraising through sporting events. ## What causes is The Alton Water Run registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Alton Water Run yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Alton Water Run 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=the-alton-water-run&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.altonwaterrun.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Alton Water Run a legitimate charity? Yes. The Alton Water Run is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147145) 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 The Alton Water Run's charity number? The Alton Water Run's charity number is 1147145. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147145? Search 1147145 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 The Alton Water Run do? Fundraising through sporting events. Does The Alton Water Run have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Alton Water Run. 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 The Alton Water Run? The Alton Water Run's website is http://www.altonwaterrun.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/1147145).