--- title: "Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground — check charity number 523492 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 523492. Amateur Sport charity based in Arthur Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bentley-social-welfare-centre-and-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:57:51.250Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 523492) 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 £27,529 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 523492 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Arthur Avenue Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £27,529 ## What does Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground do? To provide and encourage for the benefit of the miners and ex-miners a social and well being in the community and for recreation. ## What causes is Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bentley Social Welfare Centre and 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? 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=bentley-social-welfare-centre-and-recreation-ground&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 523492) 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 Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground's charity number? Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground's charity number is 523492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 523492? Search 523492 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 Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground do? To provide and encourage for the benefit of the miners and ex-miners a social and well being in the community and for recreation. Does Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bentley Social Welfare Centre and 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 Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground? Bentley Social Welfare Centre and Recreation Ground 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/523492).