--- title: "Fernheath Community Sports Association — check charity number 1168156 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fernheath Community Sports Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168156. Education/training charity based in Bournemouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fernheath-community-sports-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:04:01.402Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fernheath Community Sports Association is a registered charity (number 1168156) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £20,000 (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 Fernheath Community Sports Association? Registered charity number 1168156 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bournemouth Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,000 ## What does Fernheath Community Sports Association do? We run Fernheath Playing Fields in the deprived area of West Howe in Bournemouth. The field is mainly used for football at weekends and has been shown to reduce anti social behaviour and improve health and well being of residents in the community. It is also used by dog walkers and other residents for meeting and play by families. It is run entirely by volunteers who spend many hours there. ## What causes is Fernheath Community Sports Association registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fernheath Community Sports Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fernheath Community Sports Association 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=fernheath-community-sports-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fernheath Community Sports Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Fernheath Community Sports Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168156) 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 Fernheath Community Sports Association's charity number? Fernheath Community Sports Association's charity number is 1168156. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168156? Search 1168156 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 Fernheath Community Sports Association do? We run Fernheath Playing Fields in the deprived area of West Howe in Bournemouth. The field is mainly used for football at weekends and has been shown to reduce anti social behaviour and improve health and well being of residents in the community. It is also used by dog walkers and other residents for meeting and play by families. It is run entirely by volunteers who spend many hours there. Does Fernheath Community Sports Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fernheath Community Sports 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 Fernheath Community Sports Association? Fernheath Community Sports Association 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/1168156).