--- title: "Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground — check charity number 1209661 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209661. Amateur Sport charity based in 2 Albion Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birchington-memorial-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:20.222Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 1209661) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. 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 Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 1209661 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 2 Albion Road ## What causes is Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birchington Memorial 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=birchington-memorial-recreation-ground&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209661) 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 Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground's charity number? Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground's charity number is 1209661. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209661? Search 1209661 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 Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground do? Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground is registered with the Charity Commission for: amateur sport; recreation. See its official register entry for full details. Does Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birchington Memorial 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 Birchington Memorial Recreation Ground? Birchington Memorial 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/1209661).