--- title: "Above Water — check charity number 1174593 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Above Water a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174593. Education/training charity based in Middle Warberry Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/above-water retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:19:28.087Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Above Water is a registered charity (number 1174593) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £13,053 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Above Water? Registered charity number 1174593 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Middle Warberry Road Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £13,053 Website [www.abovewater.org](http://www.abovewater.org/) ## What does Above Water do? Above Water is the UK's water safety education charity, preventing accidental drowning through education in schools and communities. We support curriculum delivery while promoting the health and wellbeing benefits of blue spaces. Through our STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. FLOAT. programme, we aim to ensure every child in the UK becomes water smart. ## What causes is Above Water registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Above Water yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Above Water 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=above-water&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.abovewater.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Above Water a legitimate charity? Yes. Above Water is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174593) 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 Above Water's charity number? Above Water's charity number is 1174593. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174593? Search 1174593 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 Above Water do? Above Water is the UK's water safety education charity, preventing accidental drowning through education in schools and communities. We support curriculum delivery while promoting the health and wellbeing benefits of blue spaces. Through our STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. FLOAT. programme, we aim to ensure every child in the UK becomes water smart. Does Above Water have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Above Water. 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 Above Water? Above Water's website is http://www.abovewater.org — 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/1174593).