--- title: "Costessey Recreation Ground — check charity number 1077069 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Costessey Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1077069. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Longwater Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/costessey-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:44:50.212Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Costessey Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 1077069) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; amateur sport. 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 Costessey Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 1077069 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Longwater Lane ## What does Costessey Recreation Ground do? To provide and maintain an open space, known locally as "the old cricket ground", for the use of the general public. ## What causes is Costessey Recreation Ground registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Costessey Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Costessey 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=costessey-recreation-ground&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Costessey Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Costessey Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1077069) 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 Costessey Recreation Ground's charity number? Costessey Recreation Ground's charity number is 1077069. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1077069? Search 1077069 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 Costessey Recreation Ground do? To provide and maintain an open space, known locally as "the old cricket ground", for the use of the general public. Does Costessey Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Costessey 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 Costessey Recreation Ground? Costessey 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/1077069).