--- title: "Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms — check charity number 521284 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 521284. Amateur Sport charity based in Pilling. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benjamin-bamber-gardner-for-reading-and-recreation-rooms retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:02:06.583Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms is a registered charity (number 521284) 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 £25,908 (year ending 2022-01-01). 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 Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms? Registered charity number 521284 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Pilling Latest income (year ending 2022-01-01) £25,908 ## What does Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms do? Crown Green Bowling - ladies & gents all ages. Over 60s meetings. Whist & dominoes weekly all welcome. ## What causes is Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms 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=benjamin-bamber-gardner-for-reading-and-recreation-rooms&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms a legitimate charity? Yes. Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 521284) 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 Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms's charity number? Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms's charity number is 521284. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 521284? Search 521284 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 Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms do? Crown Green Bowling - ladies & gents all ages. Over 60s meetings. Whist & dominoes weekly all welcome. Does Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms. 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 Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms? Benjamin Bamber Gardner for Reading and Recreation Rooms 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/521284).