Is Norris Playing Field Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Norris Playing Field Association as a registered charity (number 278402) 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 Norris Playing Field Association's charity number?

Norris Playing Field Association's charity number is 278402. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278402?

Search 278402 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 Norris Playing Field Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norris Playing Field 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 Norris Playing Field Association?

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

When was Norris Playing Field Association registered as a charity?

Norris Playing Field Association was entered on the register on 30 August 1979.

Registered charity · No. 278402

Norris Playing Field Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Norris Playing Field Association 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 Norris Playing Field Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,632
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,952
Registered charity number: 278402
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hinton-in-the-Hedges
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Norris Playing Field Association (number 278402) 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 Norris Playing Field Association do?

Maintenance of village playing field, provision and maintenance of play equipment and facilities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Norris Playing Field Association

Answers Norris Playing Field Association 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 Norris Playing Field Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 August 1979
Where it says it operates: Northamptonshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People.

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 Norris Playing Field Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Norris Playing Field Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Norris Playing Field Association. 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 Norris Playing Field Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norris Playing Field Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Norris Playing Field Association as a registered charity (number 278402) 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 Norris Playing Field Association's charity number?: Norris Playing Field Association's charity number is 278402. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278402?: Search 278402 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 Norris Playing Field Association do?: Maintenance of village playing field, provision and maintenance of play equipment and facilities.
Does Norris Playing Field Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norris Playing Field 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 Norris Playing Field Association?: Norris Playing Field Association 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 Norris Playing Field Association?: The register does not record Norris Playing Field Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Norris Playing Field Association registered as a charity?: Norris Playing Field Association was entered on the register on 30 August 1979.

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.