--- title: "Young People Afloat — check charity number 1098869 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Young People Afloat a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098869. Education/training charity based in Barrow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-people-afloat retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:05.928Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Young People Afloat is a registered charity (number 1098869) 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 £5,198 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Young People Afloat? Registered charity number 1098869 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barrow Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,198 Website [www.ypasailing.org.uk](http://www.ypasailing.org.uk/) ## What does Young People Afloat do? We offer sailing instruction to young people in West Suffolk between the ages of 9 and 18. We run a Wednesday evening clubnight from April to September as well as offering taster evenings for other groups of young people. ## What causes is Young People Afloat registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Young People Afloat yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young People Afloat 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=young-people-afloat&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ypasailing.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Young People Afloat a legitimate charity? Yes. Young People Afloat is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098869) 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 Young People Afloat's charity number? Young People Afloat's charity number is 1098869. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098869? Search 1098869 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 Young People Afloat do? We offer sailing instruction to young people in West Suffolk between the ages of 9 and 18. We run a Wednesday evening clubnight from April to September as well as offering taster evenings for other groups of young people. Does Young People Afloat have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young People Afloat. 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 Young People Afloat? Young People Afloat's website is http://www.ypasailing.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/1098869).