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title: "Blackpool Polar Bears — check charity number 1082638 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Blackpool Polar Bears a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1082638. Disability charity based in Blackpool. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackpool-polar-bears
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:04:33.371Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Blackpool Polar Bears is a registered charity (number 1082638) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £25,467 (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 Blackpool Polar Bears?

Registered charity number

1082638

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Blackpool

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£25,467

Website

[www.blackpoolpolarbears.com](http://www.blackpoolpolarbears.com/)

## What does Blackpool Polar Bears do?

Multi Disability Swimming and Recreation Club, covering Blackpool Wyre and Fylde. Supports swimming and social activities for people with a wide range of disabilities. Usually around 100 - 130 members are involved in swimming and social activities and 53 volunteers subject to DBS checks. Regular swimming activities sessions at Moor Park Swimming Pool take place on Sunday mornings.

## What causes is Blackpool Polar Bears registered for?

DisabilityAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackpool Polar Bears yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackpool Polar Bears 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool Polar Bears a legitimate charity?

Yes. Blackpool Polar Bears is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1082638) 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 Blackpool Polar Bears's charity number?

Blackpool Polar Bears's charity number is 1082638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1082638?

Search 1082638 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 Blackpool Polar Bears do?

Multi Disability Swimming and Recreation Club, covering Blackpool Wyre and Fylde. Supports swimming and social activities for people with a wide range of disabilities. Usually around 100 - 130 members are involved in swimming and social activities and 53 volunteers subject to DBS checks. Regular swimming activities sessions at Moor Park Swimming Pool take place on Sunday mornings.

Does Blackpool Polar Bears have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackpool Polar Bears. 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 Blackpool Polar Bears?

Blackpool Polar Bears's website is http://www.blackpoolpolarbears.com — 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/1082638).