--- title: "Butleigh Playing Fields Association — check charity number 279406 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Butleigh Playing Fields Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279406. Amateur Sport charity based in Water Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/butleigh-playing-fields-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:35:21.130Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Butleigh Playing Fields Association is a registered charity (number 279406) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £12,367 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Butleigh Playing Fields Association? Registered charity number 279406 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Water Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £12,367 ## What does Butleigh Playing Fields Association do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROVIDE PLAY AND RECREATION AREAS FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BUTLEIGH, SOMERSET WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS AND LIFE OF THOSE INHABITANTS. ## What causes is Butleigh Playing Fields Association registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Butleigh Playing Fields Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Butleigh Playing Fields Association 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=butleigh-playing-fields-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Butleigh Playing Fields Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Butleigh Playing Fields Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279406) 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 Butleigh Playing Fields Association's charity number? Butleigh Playing Fields Association's charity number is 279406. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279406? Search 279406 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 Butleigh Playing Fields Association do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROVIDE PLAY AND RECREATION AREAS FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BUTLEIGH, SOMERSET WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS AND LIFE OF THOSE INHABITANTS. Does Butleigh Playing Fields Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Butleigh Playing Fields Association. 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 Butleigh Playing Fields Association? Butleigh Playing Fields Association 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/279406).