--- title: "Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped — charity 1092634 | CharityCompare" description: "Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped (charity 1092634): income £3,821 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/platypus-swimming-club-for-the-handicapped retrieved: 2026-10-07T12:32:34.420Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1092634 PS # Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.platypusswimmingclub.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1092634&subId=0) Work at Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=platypus-swimming-club-for-the-handicapped&type=claim&name=Platypus%20Swimming%20Club%20for%20the%20Handicapped) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £3,821 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £4,985 Registered charity number 1092634 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Cautherly Lane Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.platypusswimmingclub.co.uk](http://www.platypusswimmingclub.co.uk/) Quick answer 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. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped Answers Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped 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”. ### 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 26 June 2002 Where it says it operates Hertfordshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 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. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Platypus Swimming Club for the Handicapped? - 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=platypus-swimming-club-for-the-handicapped&type=claim&name=Platypus%20Swimming%20Club%20for%20the%20Handicapped) [Visit charity website](http://www.platypusswimmingclub.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions 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? Search 1092634 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 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=1092634&subId=0).