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title: "The Winchester Lido Sports Association — check charity number 1202728 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Winchester Lido Sports Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202728. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hyde Church Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-winchester-lido-sports-association
retrieved: 2026-08-28T16:01:28.291Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Winchester Lido Sports Association is a registered charity (number 1202728) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £82,007 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Winchester Lido Sports Association?

Registered charity number

1202728

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Hyde Church Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£82,007

Website

[www.winchesterlido.org.uk](http://www.winchesterlido.org.uk/)

## What causes is The Winchester Lido Sports Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Winchester Lido Sports Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Winchester Lido Sports Association 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Winchester Lido Sports Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Winchester Lido Sports Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202728) 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 Winchester Lido Sports Association's charity number?

The Winchester Lido Sports Association's charity number is 1202728. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202728?

Search 1202728 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 Winchester Lido Sports Association do?

The Winchester Lido Sports Association is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; recreation. See its official register entry for full details.

Does The Winchester Lido Sports Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Winchester Lido Sports Association. 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 Winchester Lido Sports Association?

The Winchester Lido Sports Association's website is http://www.winchesterlido.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/1202728).