--- title: "Playing Field or Recreation Ground — check charity number 522516 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Playing Field or Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522516. Amateur Sport charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playing-field-or-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:20:26.624Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Playing Field or Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 522516) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 or Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 522516 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location High Street ## What does Playing Field or Recreation Ground do? to maintain Church field as an open space and a recreation ground. ## What causes is Playing Field or Recreation Ground registered for? Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Playing Field or Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playing Field or 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-or-recreation-ground&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Playing Field or Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Playing Field or Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522516) 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 or Recreation Ground's charity number? Playing Field or Recreation Ground's charity number is 522516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 522516? Search 522516 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 or Recreation Ground do? to maintain Church field as an open space and a recreation ground. Does Playing Field or Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playing Field or 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 or Recreation Ground? Playing Field or 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/522516).