--- title: "Cowes Sailability Club — check charity number 1161473 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cowes Sailability Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161473. Disability charity based in c/o Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cowes-sailability-club retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:20:46.151Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cowes Sailability Club is a registered charity (number 1161473) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £52,271 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Cowes Sailability Club? Registered charity number 1161473 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location c/o Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £52,271 Website [cowessailability.co.uk](http://cowessailability.co.uk/) ## What does Cowes Sailability Club do? to enable those with disabilities to get out onto the water for sailing or motorboating in a friendly and convivial atmosphere ## What causes is Cowes Sailability Club registered for? DisabilityAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowes Sailability Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cowes Sailability 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=cowes-sailability-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://cowessailability.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cowes Sailability Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Cowes Sailability Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161473) 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 Cowes Sailability Club's charity number? Cowes Sailability Club's charity number is 1161473. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161473? Search 1161473 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 Cowes Sailability Club do? to enable those with disabilities to get out onto the water for sailing or motorboating in a friendly and convivial atmosphere Does Cowes Sailability Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowes Sailability 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 Cowes Sailability Club? Cowes Sailability Club's website is http://cowessailability.co.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/1161473).