--- title: "Aberfan Canoe Club — check charity number 1180982 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aberfan Canoe Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180982. Amateur Sport charity based in C/O ABERFAN & MERTHYR TYDFIL. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aberfan-canoe-club retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:21:55.389Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aberfan Canoe Club is a registered charity (number 1180982) 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 £30,783 (year ending 2025-12-30). 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 Aberfan Canoe Club? Registered charity number 1180982 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location C/O ABERFAN & MERTHYR TYDFIL Latest income (year ending 2025-12-30) £30,783 Website [aberfancanoeclub.co.uk](http://aberfancanoeclub.co.uk/) ## What does Aberfan Canoe Club do? The club's objects (the objects) are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for all aspects of the sport of canoeing and paddle sports (the terms paddle sports and canoeing are inclusive of all forms of canoeing and kayaking). ## What causes is Aberfan Canoe Club registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aberfan Canoe Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aberfan 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? 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=aberfan-canoe-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://aberfancanoeclub.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aberfan Canoe Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Aberfan Canoe Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180982) 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 Aberfan Canoe Club's charity number? Aberfan Canoe Club's charity number is 1180982. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180982? Search 1180982 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 Aberfan Canoe Club do? The club's objects (the objects) are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for all aspects of the sport of canoeing and paddle sports (the terms paddle sports and canoeing are inclusive of all forms of canoeing and kayaking). Does Aberfan Canoe Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberfan 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 Aberfan Canoe Club? Aberfan Canoe Club's website is http://aberfancanoeclub.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/1180982).