--- title: "Barbarian Swimmers — check charity number 1117320 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barbarian Swimmers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117320. Education/training charity based in Hastings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barbarian-swimmers retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:20:36.951Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barbarian Swimmers is a registered charity (number 1117320) 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 £20,076 (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 Barbarian Swimmers? Registered charity number 1117320 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hastings Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £20,076 Website [www.barbarian-swimmers.org.uk](http://www.barbarian-swimmers.org.uk/) ## What does Barbarian Swimmers do? To teach children from the age of 5yrs - 16yrs to swim, dive, lifesave and survival. At the age of sixteen we train them to become basic swim teachers. We are all volunteers. ## What causes is Barbarian Swimmers registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barbarian Swimmers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barbarian Swimmers 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=barbarian-swimmers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barbarian-swimmers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barbarian Swimmers a legitimate charity? Yes. Barbarian Swimmers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117320) 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 Barbarian Swimmers's charity number? Barbarian Swimmers's charity number is 1117320. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117320? Search 1117320 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 Barbarian Swimmers do? To teach children from the age of 5yrs - 16yrs to swim, dive, lifesave and survival. At the age of sixteen we train them to become basic swim teachers. We are all volunteers. Does Barbarian Swimmers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barbarian Swimmers. 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 Barbarian Swimmers? Barbarian Swimmers's website is http://www.barbarian-swimmers.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/1117320).