--- title: "Bishops Stortford Canoe Club — check charity number 1210058 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishops Stortford Canoe Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210058. Education/training charity based in Southmill Lock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishops-stortford-canoe-club retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:10:05.178Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishops Stortford Canoe Club is a registered charity (number 1210058) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £18,118 (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 Bishops Stortford Canoe Club? Registered charity number 1210058 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Southmill Lock Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £18,118 Website [www.StortfordCanoe.org.uk](http://www.stortfordcanoe.org.uk/) ## What does Bishops Stortford Canoe Club do? We are a flatwater racing paddlesport club, operating from our facility near Bishops Stortford on the River Stort, where we have a range of single and tandem boats and other equipment. We coach junior and senior members from novice to advanced standard, and encourage team competition in local and national kayak and canoe races. ## What causes is Bishops Stortford Canoe Club registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishops Stortford Canoe Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishops Stortford 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=bishops-stortford-canoe-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stortfordcanoe.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishops Stortford Canoe Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishops Stortford Canoe Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210058) 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 Bishops Stortford Canoe Club's charity number? Bishops Stortford Canoe Club's charity number is 1210058. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210058? Search 1210058 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 Bishops Stortford Canoe Club do? We are a flatwater racing paddlesport club, operating from our facility near Bishops Stortford on the River Stort, where we have a range of single and tandem boats and other equipment. We coach junior and senior members from novice to advanced standard, and encourage team competition in local and national kayak and canoe races. Does Bishops Stortford Canoe Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford Canoe Club? Bishops Stortford Canoe Club's website is http://www.StortfordCanoe.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/1210058).