--- title: "Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground — check charity number 522184 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522184. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Park Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bestwood-miners-welfare-institute-and-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:39:53.509Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 522184) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £72,674 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 522184 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Park Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £72,674 ## What does Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground do? To promote social engagement through sporting activities including Football, Bowling, Karate, Yoga.Other activities: support of a Brass Band, Youth Club, WI Ladies, Bestwood Ladies Group, Autism Group, Male Voice Choir & facilities for local and surrounding families to use.There is also support for the village Christmas Tree, parties and local events. ## What causes is Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute 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=bestwood-miners-welfare-institute-and-recreation-ground&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522184) 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 Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground's charity number? Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground's charity number is 522184. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 522184? Search 522184 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 Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground do? To promote social engagement through sporting activities including Football, Bowling, Karate, Yoga.Other activities: support of a Brass Band, Youth Club, WI Ladies, Bestwood Ladies Group, Autism Group, Male Voice Choir & facilities for local and surrounding families to use.There is also support for the village Christmas Tree, parties and local events. Does Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute 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 Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground? Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute 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/522184).