--- title: "The Lakes Flying Company Limited — check charity number 1138624 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lakes Flying Company Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138624. Education/training charity based in St. Georges Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lakes-flying-company-limited retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:59:27.039Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lakes Flying Company Limited is a registered charity (number 1138624) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £37,981 (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 The Lakes Flying Company Limited? Registered charity number 1138624 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location St. Georges Court Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £37,981 Website [www.waterbird.org.uk](http://www.waterbird.org.uk/) ## What does The Lakes Flying Company Limited do? To establish and maintain a heritage centre for the benefit of the public, that will tell the story of early powered seaplanes with the emphasis on the history of their early development and their activities in and around Windermere and the Lake District ## What causes is The Lakes Flying Company Limited registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lakes Flying Company Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lakes Flying Company Limited 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-lakes-flying-company-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.waterbird.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lakes Flying Company Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lakes Flying Company Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138624) 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 Lakes Flying Company Limited's charity number? The Lakes Flying Company Limited's charity number is 1138624. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138624? Search 1138624 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 Lakes Flying Company Limited do? To establish and maintain a heritage centre for the benefit of the public, that will tell the story of early powered seaplanes with the emphasis on the history of their early development and their activities in and around Windermere and the Lake District Does The Lakes Flying Company Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lakes Flying Company Limited. 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 Lakes Flying Company Limited? The Lakes Flying Company Limited's website is http://www.waterbird.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/1138624).