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title: "West Yorkshire Canoe Club — check charity number 1198634 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is West Yorkshire Canoe Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198634. Amateur Sport charity based in Fitzwilliam. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-yorkshire-canoe-club
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:53:53.263Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

West Yorkshire Canoe Club is a registered charity (number 1198634) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £6,395 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 West Yorkshire Canoe Club?

Registered charity number

1198634

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Fitzwilliam

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£6,395

Website

[www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com](http://www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com/)

## What does West Yorkshire Canoe Club do?

We are a family Paddle sports club, founded in 1955, and based in and around Wakefield in West Yorkshire, affilated to Paddle Uk (Formally known as British Canoeing).Club membership is drawn from a wide geographical area ,catering for a variety of interests including White Water and touring Kayaking, Canoeing, and Paddleboarding

## What causes is West Yorkshire Canoe Club registered for?

Amateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Yorkshire Canoe Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Yorkshire Canoe 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is West Yorkshire Canoe Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. West Yorkshire Canoe Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198634) 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 West Yorkshire Canoe Club's charity number?

West Yorkshire Canoe Club's charity number is 1198634. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1198634?

Search 1198634 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 West Yorkshire Canoe Club do?

We are a family Paddle sports club, founded in 1955, and based in and around Wakefield in West Yorkshire, affilated to Paddle Uk (Formally known as British Canoeing).Club membership is drawn from a wide geographical area ,catering for a variety of interests including White Water and touring Kayaking, Canoeing, and Paddleboarding

Does West Yorkshire Canoe Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Yorkshire Canoe 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 West Yorkshire Canoe Club?

West Yorkshire Canoe Club's website is http://www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com — 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/1198634).