Is Waterways Chaplaincy a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Waterways Chaplaincy as a registered charity (number 1216924) 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 Waterways Chaplaincy's charity number?

Waterways Chaplaincy's charity number is 1216924. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216924?

Search 1216924 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.

Does Waterways Chaplaincy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterways Chaplaincy. 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 Waterways Chaplaincy?

Waterways Chaplaincy's website listed in our register data is https://www.waterwayschaplaincy.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.

When was Waterways Chaplaincy registered as a charity?

Waterways Chaplaincy was entered on the register on 19 February 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1216924CIO

Waterways Chaplaincy

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Waterways Chaplaincy is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Waterways Chaplaincy?

Registered charity number: 1216924
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Pennine Five Campus
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.waterwayschaplaincy.org.uk

Quick answer

Waterways Chaplaincy (number 1216924) 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 Waterways Chaplaincy do?

Waterways Chaplaincy offer support to those who use and live on the UKs waterways and canals. Chaplains are volunteers from local churches who regularly visit the waterways, offering companionship and a listening ear to individuals and businesses. Chaplains are interested in whoever they meet, sharing with people in good and bad times.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Waterways Chaplaincy

Answers Waterways Chaplaincy 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 does not record Waterways Chaplaincy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 February 2026
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Waterways Chaplaincy registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Waterways Chaplaincy yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Waterways Chaplaincy. 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 Waterways Chaplaincy?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Waterways Chaplaincy a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Waterways Chaplaincy as a registered charity (number 1216924) 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 Waterways Chaplaincy's charity number?: Waterways Chaplaincy's charity number is 1216924. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216924?: Search 1216924 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 Waterways Chaplaincy do?: Waterways Chaplaincy offer support to those who use and live on the UKs waterways and canals. Chaplains are volunteers from local churches who regularly visit the waterways, offering companionship and a listening ear to individuals and businesses. Chaplains are interested in whoever they meet, sharing with people in good and bad times.
Does Waterways Chaplaincy have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterways Chaplaincy. 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 Waterways Chaplaincy?: Waterways Chaplaincy's website listed in our register data is https://www.waterwayschaplaincy.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 Waterways Chaplaincy?: The register does not record Waterways Chaplaincy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Waterways Chaplaincy registered as a charity?: Waterways Chaplaincy was entered on the register on 19 February 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.