--- title: "Playing Field and Recreation Ground — check charity number 520537 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Playing Field and Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 520537. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playing-field-and-recreation-ground-16 retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:27.044Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Playing Field and Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 520537) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11,311 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Playing Field and Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 520537 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,311 Website [www.youlgrave.org.uk](http://www.youlgrave.org.uk/) ## What does Playing Field and Recreation Ground do? A public playing field with a football and cricket pitch plus childrens play areas managed on behalf of the Fields in Trust by Youlgrave Parish Council. Designated a Queen Elizabeth II Field in 2012. Also owns the public toilets in the centre of the village for use by walkers, visitors and locals ## What causes is Playing Field and Recreation Ground registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Playing Field and Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playing Field and 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=playing-field-and-recreation-ground-16&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youlgrave.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Playing Field and Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Playing Field and Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 520537) 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 Playing Field and Recreation Ground's charity number? Playing Field and Recreation Ground's charity number is 520537. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 520537? Search 520537 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 Playing Field and Recreation Ground do? A public playing field with a football and cricket pitch plus childrens play areas managed on behalf of the Fields in Trust by Youlgrave Parish Council. Designated a Queen Elizabeth II Field in 2012. Also owns the public toilets in the centre of the village for use by walkers, visitors and locals Does Playing Field and Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playing Field 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 Playing Field and Recreation Ground? Playing Field and Recreation Ground's website is http://www.youlgrave.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/520537).