Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, amateur sport, recreation.
Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped (number 1092634) 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 Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped do?
The Platypus Swimming Club helps & encourages the handicapped of all ages, both physically & mentally and those in need of remedial treatment to get into the water, exercise, relax and generally have a nice time. The members range from very young with congenital disabilities to those with learning difficulties, accident and stroke-victims and 80 year olds suffering simply from the effects of age.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Hertfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
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 Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped registered for?
DisabilityAmateur SportRecreation
Why is there no Clarity Score for Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped.
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Is Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped as a registered charity (number 1092634) 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 Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped's charity number?
Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped's charity number is 1092634. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1092634?
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What does Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped do?
The Platypus Swimming Club helps & encourages the handicapped of all ages, both physically & mentally and those in need of remedial treatment to get into the water, exercise, relax and generally have a nice time. The members range from very young with congenital disabilities to those with learning difficulties, accident and stroke-victims and 80 year olds suffering simply from the effects of age.
Does Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped. 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 Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped?
Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped's website listed in our register data is http://www.platypusswimmingclub.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 Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped?
The register records Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped registered as a charity?
Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped was entered on the register on 26 June 2002.