Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport.
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps (number 1166158) 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 Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps do?
To further the saving of lives, whether by prevention or rescue, for the public benefit by promoting water safety in all aspects of water activities. To assist members by offering support in undertaking operational patrol, rescue and competitive lifesaving activities, providing opportunities to acquire, maintain and improve lifeguarding and lifesaving skills, qualifications and physical fitness.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps
Answers Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, 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 Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Dorset · Bournemouth · Poole
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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 Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport
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Is Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps as a registered charity (number 1166158) 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 Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps's charity number?
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps's charity number is 1166158. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1166158?
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What does Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps do?
To further the saving of lives, whether by prevention or rescue, for the public benefit by promoting water safety in all aspects of water activities. To assist members by offering support in undertaking operational patrol, rescue and competitive lifesaving activities, providing opportunities to acquire, maintain and improve lifeguarding and lifesaving skills, qualifications and physical fitness.
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How can I donate to Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps?
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps's website listed in our register data is http://bournemouthlifeguards.co.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 Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps?
The register does not record Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps's trustees paid?
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps registered as a charity?
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps was entered on the register on 22 March 2016.