--- title: "Great Barford Playing Fields Association — check charity number 284811 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Great Barford Playing Fields Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284811. Amateur Sport charity based in Bedford Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/great-barford-playing-fields-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:50:13.711Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Great Barford Playing Fields Association is a registered charity (number 284811) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. 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 Great Barford Playing Fields Association? Registered charity number 284811 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bedford Road ## What does Great Barford Playing Fields Association do? Currently the Great Barford Playing Field Association is trying to raise awareness and secure funds to development a site that it already owns to build multi sports courts which can be used for tennis, 5 aside football and netball/basketball. The courts will be available to use by the residents of Great Barford. The project will benefit all ages in the local village. ## What causes is Great Barford Playing Fields Association registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Great Barford Playing Fields Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Great Barford Playing Fields 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=great-barford-playing-fields-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Great Barford Playing Fields Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Great Barford Playing Fields Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284811) 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 Great Barford Playing Fields Association's charity number? Great Barford Playing Fields Association's charity number is 284811. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284811? Search 284811 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 Great Barford Playing Fields Association do? Currently the Great Barford Playing Field Association is trying to raise awareness and secure funds to development a site that it already owns to build multi sports courts which can be used for tennis, 5 aside football and netball/basketball. The courts will be available to use by the residents of Great Barford. The project will benefit all ages in the local village. Does Great Barford Playing Fields Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Great Barford Playing Fields 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 Great Barford Playing Fields Association? Great Barford Playing Fields 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/284811).