--- title: "Westminster Boating Base — check charity number 299412 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westminster Boating Base a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299412. Education/training charity based in 136 Grosvenor Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westminster-boating-base retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:54:19.774Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westminster Boating Base is a registered charity (number 299412) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £293,384 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 Westminster Boating Base? Registered charity number 299412 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 136 Grosvenor Road Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £293,384 Website [www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk](http://www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk/) ## What does Westminster Boating Base do? On a daily basis, throughout the year, the Charity's objectives are pursued via the teaching of sailing, kayaking,canoeing and powerboating on the River Thames in central London. Young people between the ages of 10 and 23 are able to gain annual membership for a self-determined donation to the Charity. ## What causes is Westminster Boating Base registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westminster Boating Base yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westminster Boating Base 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=westminster-boating-base&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westminster Boating Base a legitimate charity? Yes. Westminster Boating Base is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299412) 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 Westminster Boating Base's charity number? Westminster Boating Base's charity number is 299412. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299412? Search 299412 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 Westminster Boating Base do? On a daily basis, throughout the year, the Charity's objectives are pursued via the teaching of sailing, kayaking,canoeing and powerboating on the River Thames in central London. Young people between the ages of 10 and 23 are able to gain annual membership for a self-determined donation to the Charity. Does Westminster Boating Base have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westminster Boating Base. 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 Westminster Boating Base? Westminster Boating Base's website is http://www.westminsterboatingbase.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/299412).