Out to Swim
Analysis
Out to Swim is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Out to Swim reported income of £449k and spending of £416k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £92k to £449k (+387%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 134%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Out to Swim sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Flowhesion Foundation (£448k), Deaf-Initely Women (£453k) and Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (£442k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of aquatic sport sessions to adults, ensuring that those who identify as LGBT are able to participate on equal terms with their peers and in a safe and supportive environment. Provision of funding to support low waged individuals to participate in amateur aquatic sport. Promotion of diversity in sport. Our main area of operation is London and we have branches in Brighton and Bristol.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Flowhesion Foundation | Bolton | £448k |
| Deaf-Initely Women | Belper | £453k |
| Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside | Tyne And Wear | £442k |
| West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network | Birmingham | £455k |