--- title: "York Sailing Club — check charity number 1196943 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Sailing Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196943. Amateur Sport charity based in 2 Muncastergate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-sailing-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:33:22.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Sailing Club is a registered charity (number 1196943) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £6,142 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 York Sailing Club? Registered charity number 1196943 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 2 Muncastergate Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,142 Website [yorksailingclub.org.uk](https://yorksailingclub.org.uk/) ## What does York Sailing Club do? York Sailing Club promotes and facilitates community participation in sport and healthy recreation by providing facilities for sailing and other water-based activities, primarily but not exclusively for those resident in York and surrounding areas. We sail on the River Ouse at Bishopthorpe, 5 km south of York city centre, and also take part in sailing activities elsewhere in Britain and Ireland. ## What causes is York Sailing Club registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Sailing Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York Sailing 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=york-sailing-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://yorksailingclub.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Sailing Club a legitimate charity? Yes. York Sailing Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196943) 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 York Sailing Club's charity number? York Sailing Club's charity number is 1196943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196943? Search 1196943 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 York Sailing Club do? York Sailing Club promotes and facilitates community participation in sport and healthy recreation by providing facilities for sailing and other water-based activities, primarily but not exclusively for those resident in York and surrounding areas. We sail on the River Ouse at Bishopthorpe, 5 km south of York city centre, and also take part in sailing activities elsewhere in Britain and Ireland. Does York Sailing Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York Sailing 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 York Sailing Club? York Sailing Club's website is https://yorksailingclub.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/1196943).