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title: "Blue Spirit — check charity number 1201278 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Blue Spirit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201278. Education/training charity based in Hexham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blue-spirit
retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:14.832Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Blue Spirit is a registered charity (number 1201278) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £21,872 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Blue Spirit?

Registered charity number

1201278

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Hexham

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£21,872

Website

[www.bluespirit.uk](https://www.bluespirit.uk/)

## What does Blue Spirit do?

Blue Spirit provides sailing experiences for young people (aged 14 to 25) who are experiencing a mental health challenge or facing social / economic disadvantage. Working in partnership with sail training organisations in the north-east of England, we offer anything from half-day dinghy sailing, weekend sails and 6-day residential voyages.

## What causes is Blue Spirit registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blue Spirit yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blue Spirit 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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[Visit charity website](https://www.bluespirit.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Spirit a legitimate charity?

Yes. Blue Spirit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201278) 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 Blue Spirit's charity number?

Blue Spirit's charity number is 1201278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1201278?

Search 1201278 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 Blue Spirit do?

Blue Spirit provides sailing experiences for young people (aged 14 to 25) who are experiencing a mental health challenge or facing social / economic disadvantage. Working in partnership with sail training organisations in the north-east of England, we offer anything from half-day dinghy sailing, weekend sails and 6-day residential voyages.

Does Blue Spirit have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blue Spirit. 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 Blue Spirit?

Blue Spirit's website is https://www.bluespirit.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/1201278).