--- title: "Playing Fields — check charity number 523016 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Playing Fields a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 523016. Recreation charity based in Stretton on Dunsmore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playing-fields-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:27:03.065Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Playing Fields is a registered charity (number 523016) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation; other charitable purposes. 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 Fields? Registered charity number 523016 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stretton on Dunsmore ## What does Playing Fields do? Playing Field, Open Space ## What causes is Playing Fields registered for? RecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Playing Fields yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playing Fields 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-fields-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Playing Fields a legitimate charity? Yes. Playing Fields is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 523016) 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 Fields's charity number? Playing Fields's charity number is 523016. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 523016? Search 523016 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 Fields do? Playing Field, Open Space Does Playing Fields have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playing Fields. 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 Fields? Playing Fields 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/523016).