Is Young People Afloat a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Young People Afloat as a registered charity (number 1098869) 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 Young People Afloat's charity number?

Young People Afloat's charity number is 1098869. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1098869?

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Does Young People Afloat have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Young People Afloat?

Young People Afloat's website listed in our register data is http://www.ypasailing.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 Young People Afloat registered as a charity?

Young People Afloat was entered on the register on 5 August 2003.

Registered charity · No. 1098869

Young People Afloat

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Young People Afloat is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Young People Afloat?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,198
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,919
Registered charity number: 1098869
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Barrow
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.ypasailing.org.uk

Quick answer

Young People Afloat (number 1098869) 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 Young People Afloat do?

We offer sailing instruction to young people in West Suffolk between the ages of 9 and 18. We run a Wednesday evening clubnight from April to September as well as offering taster evenings for other groups of young people.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Young People Afloat

Answers Young People Afloat 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 records Young People Afloat as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 August 2003
Also known as: Y.p.a.
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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What causes is Young People Afloat registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Young People Afloat yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Young People Afloat. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Young People Afloat a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Young People Afloat as a registered charity (number 1098869) 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 Young People Afloat's charity number?: Young People Afloat's charity number is 1098869. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1098869?: Search 1098869 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 Young People Afloat do?: We offer sailing instruction to young people in West Suffolk between the ages of 9 and 18. We run a Wednesday evening clubnight from April to September as well as offering taster evenings for other groups of young people.
Does Young People Afloat have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young People Afloat. 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 Young People Afloat?: Young People Afloat's website listed in our register data is http://www.ypasailing.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 Young People Afloat?: The register records Young People Afloat as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Young People Afloat registered as a charity?: Young People Afloat was entered on the register on 5 August 2003.

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.