--- title: "Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit — charity 1187830" description: "Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit (charity 1187830). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-disabled-canoe-unit retrieved: 2026-09-23T04:46:18.843Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is listed as a registered charity (number 1187830) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £3,287 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit? Registered charity number 1187830 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Rugby Club Car Park Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £3,287 Website [www.ddcu.co.uk](https://www.ddcu.co.uk/) ## What does Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit do? The Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is a British Canoeing affiliated club established approximately 20 years ago to provide a safe and friendly environment for people with disabilities to take to the water in canoes and kayaks. The club is based on the bank of the River Stour near Christchurch in Dorset. The club operates fortnightly paddling sessions on a Sunday afternoon from April until September. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=dorset-disabled-canoe-unit&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.ddcu.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit as a registered charity (number 1187830) 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit's charity number? Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit's charity number is 1187830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187830? Search 1187830 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit do? The Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is a British Canoeing affiliated club established approximately 20 years ago to provide a safe and friendly environment for people with disabilities to take to the water in canoes and kayaks. The club is based on the bank of the River Stour near Christchurch in Dorset. The club operates fortnightly paddling sessions on a Sunday afternoon from April until September. Does Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit. 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 Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit? Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit's website listed in our register data is https://www.ddcu.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1187830&subId=0).