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title: "Benfield Bowling Club — check charity number 1168108 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Benfield Bowling Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168108. Amateur Sport charity based in Sam Smiths Sports Ground. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benfield-bowling-club
retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:24.705Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Benfield Bowling Club is a registered charity (number 1168108) 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 £12,463 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Benfield Bowling Club?

Registered charity number

1168108

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Sam Smiths Sports Ground

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£12,463

Website

[benfieldbowlingclub.com](https://benfieldbowlingclub.com/)

## What does Benfield Bowling Club do?

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the local inhabitants and its surrounding area by the provision of facilities for playing the sport of flat green bowls.

## What causes is Benfield Bowling Club registered for?

Amateur SportRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benfield Bowling Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benfield Bowling Club 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Benfield Bowling Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Benfield Bowling Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168108) 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 Benfield Bowling Club's charity number?

Benfield Bowling Club's charity number is 1168108. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168108?

Search 1168108 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 Benfield Bowling Club do?

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the local inhabitants and its surrounding area by the provision of facilities for playing the sport of flat green bowls.

Does Benfield Bowling Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benfield Bowling Club. 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 Benfield Bowling Club?

Benfield Bowling Club's website is https://benfieldbowlingclub.com — 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/1168108).