Is Barmouth Sailors' Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Barmouth Sailors' Institute as a registered charity (number 1057490) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Barmouth Sailors' Institute's charity number?

Barmouth Sailors' Institute's charity number is 1057490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1057490?

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Does Barmouth Sailors' Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barmouth Sailors' Institute. 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 Barmouth Sailors' Institute?

Barmouth Sailors' Institute's website listed in our register data is http://barsailinst.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Barmouth Sailors' Institute registered as a charity?

Barmouth Sailors' Institute was entered on the register on 12 August 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1057490

Barmouth Sailors' Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Barmouth Sailors' Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Barmouth Sailors' Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £4,119
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £4,674
Registered charity number: 1057490
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Llanbedr
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: barsailinst.org.uk

Quick answer

Barmouth Sailors' Institute (number 1057490) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Barmouth Sailors' Institute do?

Barmouth Sailors' Institute was established in 1890 and is a unique example of a sailors' institute. The reading room is open daily to all members of the public free of charge 7 days a week 0900-1730 hrs. Newspapers & magazines are available for reading and the many photographs and sea charts depict Barmouth's maritime history.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Barmouth Sailors' Institute

Answers Barmouth Sailors' Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Barmouth Sailors' Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 August 1996
Where it says it operates: Throughout Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Barmouth Sailors' Institute registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Barmouth Sailors' Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Barmouth Sailors' Institute. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Barmouth Sailors' Institute?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barmouth Sailors' Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Barmouth Sailors' Institute as a registered charity (number 1057490) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Barmouth Sailors' Institute's charity number?: Barmouth Sailors' Institute's charity number is 1057490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1057490?: Search 1057490 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 Barmouth Sailors' Institute do?: Barmouth Sailors' Institute was established in 1890 and is a unique example of a sailors' institute. The reading room is open daily to all members of the public free of charge 7 days a week 0900-1730 hrs. Newspapers & magazines are available for reading and the many photographs and sea charts depict Barmouth's maritime history.
Does Barmouth Sailors' Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barmouth Sailors' Institute. 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 Barmouth Sailors' Institute?: Barmouth Sailors' Institute's website listed in our register data is http://barsailinst.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Barmouth Sailors' Institute?: The register does not record Barmouth Sailors' Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Barmouth Sailors' Institute registered as a charity?: Barmouth Sailors' Institute was entered on the register on 12 August 1996.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.