Is Castleton Playing Fields a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Castleton Playing Fields as a registered charity (number 520429) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Castleton Playing Fields's charity number?

Castleton Playing Fields's charity number is 520429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 520429?

Search 520429 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.

Does Castleton Playing Fields have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castleton Playing Fields. 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 Castleton Playing Fields?

Castleton Playing Fields does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Castleton Playing Fields previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Castleton Playing Fields: Castleton Playing Field; Castleton Recreation Ground.

When was Castleton Playing Fields registered as a charity?

Castleton Playing Fields was entered on the register on 23 August 1963.

Registered charity · No. 520429

Castleton Playing Fields

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Castleton Playing Fields is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Castleton Playing Fields?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £6,227
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,963
Registered charity number: 520429
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Castleton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Castleton Playing Fields (number 520429) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Castleton Playing Fields do?

We manage the playing field and children's play area. We raise money and involve village residents in fund raising and social events. Local businesses support our work financially and we have an effective working relationship with them and our Parish Council. Castleton Primary School now use a dedicated woodland area for environmental studies. The field is open to the general public.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Castleton Playing Fields

Answers Castleton Playing Fields gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Castleton Playing Fields as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 August 1963
Also known as: Castleton Playing Fields Management Committee
Previous names on the register: Castleton Playing Field; Castleton Recreation Ground
Where it says it operates: Derbyshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Castleton Playing Fields registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Castleton Playing Fields yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Castleton Playing Fields. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castleton Playing Fields a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Castleton Playing Fields as a registered charity (number 520429) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Castleton Playing Fields's charity number?: Castleton Playing Fields's charity number is 520429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 520429?: Search 520429 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 Castleton Playing Fields do?: We manage the playing field and children's play area. We raise money and involve village residents in fund raising and social events. Local businesses support our work financially and we have an effective working relationship with them and our Parish Council. Castleton Primary School now use a dedicated woodland area for environmental studies. The field is open to the general public.
Does Castleton Playing Fields have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castleton Playing Fields. 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 Castleton Playing Fields?: Castleton Playing Fields does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Castleton Playing Fields?: The register records Castleton Playing Fields as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Castleton Playing Fields previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Castleton Playing Fields: Castleton Playing Field; Castleton Recreation Ground.
When was Castleton Playing Fields registered as a charity?: Castleton Playing Fields was entered on the register on 23 August 1963.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.