--- title: "Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground — check charity number 512944 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512944. Amateur Sport charity based in Forton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forton-village-hall-and-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:33:09.178Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 512944) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £6,038 (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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 512944 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Forton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,038 ## What does Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground do? Management and upkeep of village hall and recreation ground (including a pavillion which is located on the recreation ground) Note: This was previously split between two seperate charities (Hall and Recreation Ground) which officially merged in January 2011 to form a single charitie and committee. ## What causes is Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground registered for? Amateur SportEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forton Village Hall 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=forton-village-hall-and-recreation-ground&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512944) 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number? Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number is 512944. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512944? Search 512944 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground do? Management and upkeep of village hall and recreation ground (including a pavillion which is located on the recreation ground) Note: This was previously split between two seperate charities (Hall and Recreation Ground) which officially merged in January 2011 to form a single charitie and committee. Does Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forton Village Hall 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 Forton Village Hall and Recreation Ground? Forton Village Hall and 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/512944).