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title: "Ausome — check charity number 1179568 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ausome a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179568. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Aldermaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ausome
retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:15:13.623Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ausome is a registered charity (number 1179568) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. 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 Ausome?

Registered charity number

1179568

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Aldermaston

Website

[www.ausome.org.uk](http://www.ausome.org.uk/)

## What does Ausome do?

To help autistic people get into the sport of sailing

## What causes is Ausome registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ausome yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ausome 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ausome&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.ausome.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Ausome a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ausome is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179568) 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 Ausome's charity number?

Ausome's charity number is 1179568. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179568?

Search 1179568 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 Ausome do?

To help autistic people get into the sport of sailing

Does Ausome have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ausome. 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 Ausome?

Ausome's website is http://www.ausome.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/1179568).