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title: "Alston Recreation Ground — check charity number 520283 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Alston Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 520283. Amateur Sport charity based in Jollybeard Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alston-recreation-ground
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:26.540Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Alston Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 520283) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £42,496 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Alston Recreation Ground?

Registered charity number

520283

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Jollybeard Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£42,496

Website

[www.fairhill.org.uk](http://www.fairhill.org.uk/)

## What does Alston Recreation Ground do?

We fundraise to maintain this five acre site with provision of new challenging play equipment. This community play area known locally as Fairhill benefits many people in and around Alston as well as visitors on the moor. Currently we are fund-raising to develop a new pump track cycling facility.

## What causes is Alston Recreation Ground registered for?

Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alston Recreation Ground yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alston Recreation Ground is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.fairhill.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Alston Recreation Ground a legitimate charity?

Yes. Alston Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 520283) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Alston Recreation Ground's charity number?

Alston Recreation Ground's charity number is 520283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 520283?

Search 520283 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 Alston Recreation Ground do?

We fundraise to maintain this five acre site with provision of new challenging play equipment. This community play area known locally as Fairhill benefits many people in and around Alston as well as visitors on the moor. Currently we are fund-raising to develop a new pump track cycling facility.

Does Alston Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alston Recreation Ground. 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 Alston Recreation Ground?

Alston Recreation Ground's website is http://www.fairhill.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/520283).