--- title: "Boat Building Academy Limited — check charity number 1187235 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boat Building Academy Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187235. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Monmouth Beach. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/boat-building-academy-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:28.563Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boat Building Academy Limited is a registered charity (number 1187235) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,252,701 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Boat Building Academy Limited? Registered charity number 1187235 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Monmouth Beach Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,252,701 Website [www.boatbuildingacademy.com](http://www.boatbuildingacademy.com/) ## What does Boat Building Academy Limited do? The Boat Building Academy (BBA) delivers training in a range of skills that encompass woodworking and furniture making to boatbuilding and marine related activities. Courses last from a few days to just under a year and there is some accommodation on site, almost on the beach in Lyme Regis, Dorset. As a charity we can assist some deserving men and women who could not otherwise afford the fees. ## What causes is Boat Building Academy Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boat Building Academy Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boat Building Academy Limited 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=boat-building-academy-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.boatbuildingacademy.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boat Building Academy Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Boat Building Academy Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187235) 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 Boat Building Academy Limited's charity number? Boat Building Academy Limited's charity number is 1187235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187235? Search 1187235 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 Boat Building Academy Limited do? The Boat Building Academy (BBA) delivers training in a range of skills that encompass woodworking and furniture making to boatbuilding and marine related activities. Courses last from a few days to just under a year and there is some accommodation on site, almost on the beach in Lyme Regis, Dorset. As a charity we can assist some deserving men and women who could not otherwise afford the fees. Does Boat Building Academy Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boat Building Academy Limited. 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 Boat Building Academy Limited? Boat Building Academy Limited's website is http://www.boatbuildingacademy.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/1187235).