Is World of Water a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists World of Water as a registered charity (number 327188) 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 World of Water's charity number?

World of Water's charity number is 327188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 327188?

Search 327188 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 World of Water have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for World of Water. 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 World of Water?

World of Water's website listed in our register data is https://worldofwater.org.uk/000138. 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 World of Water registered as a charity?

World of Water was entered on the register on 21 July 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02023668).

Registered charity · No. 327188Charitable company

World of Water

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

World of Water is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about World of Water?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £86
Registered charity number: 327188
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Knighton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: worldofwater.org.uk/000138

Quick answer

World of Water (number 327188) 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 World of Water do?

3. The objects of the Association are to advance education and promote research both in the United Kingdom and/or abroad in the use of water and in particular by the establishment and maintenance of a National Water Museum. Full Memorandum of Association at https://worldofwater.org.uk/000138

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for World of Water

Answers World of Water 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 World of Water as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 July 1986
Company number: 02023668 (Companies House)
Also known as: W O W
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 World of Water registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for World of Water yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score World of Water. 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 World of Water?

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Frequently asked questions

Is World of Water a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists World of Water as a registered charity (number 327188) 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 World of Water's charity number?: World of Water's charity number is 327188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 327188?: Search 327188 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 World of Water do?: 3. The objects of the Association are to advance education and promote research both in the United Kingdom and/or abroad in the use of water and in particular by the establishment and maintenance of a National Water Museum. Full Memorandum of Association at https://worldofwater.org.uk/000138
Does World of Water have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for World of Water. 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 World of Water?: World of Water's website listed in our register data is https://worldofwater.org.uk/000138. 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 World of Water?: The register does not record World of Water as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was World of Water registered as a charity?: World of Water was entered on the register on 21 July 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02023668).

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.