Is Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground as a registered charity (number 512944) 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number?

Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number is 512944. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 512944?

Search 512944 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forton Village Hall 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground?

Forton Village Hall 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.

What was Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground: Forton Recreation Ground.

Registered charity · No. 512944

Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include amateur sport, economic/community development/employment, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,038
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £20,217
Registered charity number: 512944
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Forton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground (number 512944) 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground do?

Management and upkeep of village hall and recreation ground (including a pavillion which is located on the recreation ground) Note: This was previously split between two seperate charities (Hall and Recreation Ground) which officially merged in January 2011 to form a single charitie and committee.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground

Answers Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground 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 does not record Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 August 1982
Also known as: Forton Playing Field
Previous names on the register: Forton Recreation Ground
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground registered for?

Amateur SportEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground. 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

What should you check before donating to Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground as a registered charity (number 512944) 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number?: Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number is 512944. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 512944?: Search 512944 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground do?: Management and upkeep of village hall and recreation ground (including a pavillion which is located on the recreation ground) Note: This was previously split between two seperate charities (Hall and Recreation Ground) which officially merged in January 2011 to form a single charitie and committee.
Does Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forton Village Hall 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground?: Forton Village Hall 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground?: The register does not record Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground: Forton Recreation Ground.
When was Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground registered as a charity?: Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground was entered on the register on 11 August 1982.

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.