Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Free Spirit of the Sea as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1217090CIO
Free Spirit of the Sea
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Free Spirit of the Sea is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.
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What are the key facts about Free Spirit of the Sea?
- Registered charity number
- 1217090
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Unit 6 Emsworth Yacht Harbour
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.freespirit.care
Quick answer
Free Spirit of the Sea (number 1217090) 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 Free Spirit of the Sea do?
Free Spirit of the Sea (Charity No: 1217090) is a Hampshire-based marine charity in the UK dedicated to improving mental health, education, and coastal conservation. Operating a specially designed community boat, they provide therapeutic water-based activities and environmental projects for young people, veterans, and coastal communities."Blue Health" Therapy: Providing floating classroom experien
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Free Spirit of the Sea
Answers Free Spirit of the Sea gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Previous names on the register
- Free Spirit of the Sea CIC
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 Free Spirit of the Sea registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Free Spirit of the Sea yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Free Spirit of the Sea. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Free Spirit of the Sea?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Free Spirit of the Sea a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Free Spirit of the Sea as a registered charity (number 1217090) 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 Free Spirit of the Sea's charity number?
- Free Spirit of the Sea's charity number is 1217090. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1217090?
- Search 1217090 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 Free Spirit of the Sea do?
- Free Spirit of the Sea (Charity No: 1217090) is a Hampshire-based marine charity in the UK dedicated to improving mental health, education, and coastal conservation. Operating a specially designed community boat, they provide therapeutic water-based activities and environmental projects for young people, veterans, and coastal communities."Blue Health" Therapy: Providing floating classroom experien
- Does Free Spirit of the Sea have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free Spirit of the Sea. 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 Free Spirit of the Sea?
- Free Spirit of the Sea's website listed in our register data is http://www.freespirit.care. 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 Free Spirit of the Sea?
- The register does not record Free Spirit of the Sea as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Free Spirit of the Sea previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Free Spirit of the Sea: Free Spirit of the Sea CIC.
- When was Free Spirit of the Sea registered as a charity?
- Free Spirit of the Sea was entered on the register on 4 March 2026.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.