Porthcawl Christmas Swim
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Porthcawl Christmas Swim is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.
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What are the key facts about Porthcawl Christmas Swim?
- Registered charity number
- 1217800
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Porthcawl
- Website
- www.christmasswim.org
Quick answer
What does Porthcawl Christmas Swim do?
The Porthcawl Christmas Swim organises an annual swim on Christmas morning to raise funds for charities operating throughout Wales and local good causes. The event also allows local groups and charities to raise their own funds through sponsorship and donations linked to their participation.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Porthcawl Christmas Swim
Answers Porthcawl Christmas Swim 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
- Also known as
- Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Porthcawl Christmas Swim a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Porthcawl Christmas Swim as a registered charity (number 1217800) 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 Porthcawl Christmas Swim's charity number?
- Porthcawl Christmas Swim's charity number is 1217800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1217800?
- Search 1217800 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 Porthcawl Christmas Swim do?
- The Porthcawl Christmas Swim organises an annual swim on Christmas morning to raise funds for charities operating throughout Wales and local good causes. The event also allows local groups and charities to raise their own funds through sponsorship and donations linked to their participation.
- Does Porthcawl Christmas Swim have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Porthcawl Christmas Swim. 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 Porthcawl Christmas Swim?
- Porthcawl Christmas Swim's website listed in our register data is http://www.christmasswim.org. 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.
- When was Porthcawl Christmas Swim registered as a charity?
- Porthcawl Christmas Swim was entered on the register on 27 April 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.