--- title: "Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club — check charity number 1153439 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153439. Amateur Sport charity based in 7 Bournemouth Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-city-penguins-swimming-club retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:36:02.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club is a registered charity (number 1153439) 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 £863,606 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club? Registered charity number 1153439 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 7 Bournemouth Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £863,606 Website [www.wcpsc.org.uk](http://www.wcpsc.org.uk/) ## What does Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club do? To operate as an aquatics club that provides facilities for and promotes the participation of thecommunity in competitive swimming and other related activities and encourages the teaching,development and practice of these activities without discrimination and regardless of sex, ethnicorigin, religion, age, disability or political persuasion. ## What causes is Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchester City Penguins Swimming 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? 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=winchester-city-penguins-swimming-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wcpsc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153439) 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 Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club's charity number? Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club's charity number is 1153439. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153439? Search 1153439 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 Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club do? To operate as an aquatics club that provides facilities for and promotes the participation of thecommunity in competitive swimming and other related activities and encourages the teaching,development and practice of these activities without discrimination and regardless of sex, ethnicorigin, religion, age, disability or political persuasion. Does Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester City Penguins Swimming 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 Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club? Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club's website is http://www.wcpsc.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/1153439).