Visually Impaired Sailing Association (number 1178077) 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 Visually Impaired Sailing Association do?
The Visually Impaired sailing Association is run by blind and partially sighted sailing enthusiasts to help others to enjoy the freedom of sailing. Our aim is to empower, motivate and encourage both blind and visually impaired people to join a team sailing yachts, chance to enjoy getting stuck in and be involved in something that is great fun and has significant benefits for wellbeing.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Visually Impaired Sailing Association
Answers Visually Impaired Sailing Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 does not record Visually Impaired Sailing Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Visually Impaired Sailing Association's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Visa
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: 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 Visually Impaired Sailing Association registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Visually Impaired Sailing Association yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Visually Impaired Sailing Association.
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.
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Is Visually Impaired Sailing Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Visually Impaired Sailing Association as a registered charity (number 1178077) 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 Visually Impaired Sailing Association's charity number?
Visually Impaired Sailing Association's charity number is 1178077. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178077?
Search 1178077 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 Visually Impaired Sailing Association do?
The Visually Impaired sailing Association is run by blind and partially sighted sailing enthusiasts to help others to enjoy the freedom of sailing. Our aim is to empower, motivate and encourage both blind and visually impaired people to join a team sailing yachts, chance to enjoy getting stuck in and be involved in something that is great fun and has significant benefits for wellbeing.
Does Visually Impaired Sailing Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Visually Impaired Sailing Association. 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 Visually Impaired Sailing Association?
Visually Impaired Sailing Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.visa-gb.org.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 Visually Impaired Sailing Association?
The register does not record Visually Impaired Sailing Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Visually Impaired Sailing Association's trustees paid?
Visually Impaired Sailing Association's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Visually Impaired Sailing Association registered as a charity?
Visually Impaired Sailing Association was entered on the register on 24 April 2018.