Is Swim Vietnam a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Swim Vietnam as a registered charity (number SC042133) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Swim Vietnam's charity number?

Swim Vietnam's charity number is SC042133. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042133?

Search SC042133 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Swim Vietnam have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swim Vietnam. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Swim Vietnam?

Swim Vietnam's website listed in our register data is http://www.swimvietnam.com. 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 Swim Vietnam registered as a charity?

Swim Vietnam was entered on the register on 25 February 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042133Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Swim Vietnam

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Swim Vietnam is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Swim Vietnam?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £29,420
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £44,196
Registered charity number: SC042133
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.swimvietnam.com

Quick answer

Swim Vietnam (number SC042133) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Swim Vietnam do?

2,000 children drown in Vietnam each year. That is more than 5 children every day*. The World Health Organisation calls it the “silent epidemic” and believes this figure to be conservative. Many of these lives could have been saved simply if the children had been taught how to swim. (*Vietnam Ministry of Health Statistics) - Swim Vietnam, a registered charity located in flood prone Central Vietnam. Our mission is to reduce the rates of drowning in Vietnam. Our core business is providing high quality survival swimming lessons and classroom-based water safety education to Vietnamese children, t…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Swim Vietnam

Answers Swim Vietnam gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 February 2011
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Swim Vietnam registered for?

the saving of livesthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Swim Vietnam yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Swim Vietnam. 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 Swim Vietnam?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swim Vietnam a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Swim Vietnam as a registered charity (number SC042133) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Swim Vietnam's charity number?: Swim Vietnam's charity number is SC042133. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042133?: Search SC042133 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Swim Vietnam do?: 2,000 children drown in Vietnam each year. That is more than 5 children every day*. The World Health Organisation calls it the “silent epidemic” and believes this figure to be conservative. Many of these lives could have been saved simply if the children had been taught how to swim. (*Vietnam Ministry of Health Statistics) - Swim Vietnam, a registered charity located in flood prone Central Vietnam. Our mission is to reduce the rates of drowning in Vietnam. Our core business is providing high quality survival swimming lessons and classroom-based water safety education to Vietnamese children, t…
Does Swim Vietnam have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swim Vietnam. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Swim Vietnam?: Swim Vietnam's website listed in our register data is http://www.swimvietnam.com. 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 Swim Vietnam registered as a charity?: Swim Vietnam was entered on the register on 25 February 2011.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.