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Xcelerate is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, recreation.
Xcelerate (number 1167867) 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 Xcelerate do?
Promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Somerset and the surrounding area, the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Xcelerate
Answers Xcelerate gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 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 Xcelerate as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Xcelerate's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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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The register data used for this profile lists Xcelerate as a registered charity (number 1167867) 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 Xcelerate's charity number?
Xcelerate's charity number is 1167867. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1167867?
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What does Xcelerate do?
Promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Somerset and the surrounding area, the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
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How can I donate to Xcelerate?
Xcelerate's website listed in our register data is http://www.xcelerate.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 Xcelerate?
The register does not record Xcelerate as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Xcelerate's trustees paid?
Xcelerate's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Xcelerate previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Xcelerate: Lower Lakes.
When was Xcelerate registered as a charity?
Xcelerate was entered on the register on 27 June 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number CE007649).