--- title: "Bedford Park — check charity number 286005 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedford Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286005. Amateur Sport charity based in Borough Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-park retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:27:23.491Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedford Park is a registered charity (number 286005) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £106,632 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bedford Park? Registered charity number 286005 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Borough Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £106,632 ## What does Bedford Park do? The purpose of the charity is the preservation of Bedford Park in perpetuity by the use of Bedford Borough Council as the Conservators of Bedford Park, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public. ## What causes is Bedford Park registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford Park 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bedford-park&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedford Park a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedford Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286005) 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 Bedford Park's charity number? Bedford Park's charity number is 286005. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286005? Search 286005 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 Bedford Park do? The purpose of the charity is the preservation of Bedford Park in perpetuity by the use of Bedford Borough Council as the Conservators of Bedford Park, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public. Does Bedford Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Park. 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 Bedford Park? Bedford Park does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/286005).