--- title: "Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) — check charity number 288376 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288376. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Haresfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/haresfield-recreation-ground-otherwise-known-as-merryfield-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:12:55.380Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) is a registered charity (number 288376) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £565 (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 Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground)? Registered charity number 288376 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Haresfield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £565 ## What does Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) do? Management of village playing field ## What causes is Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield 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=haresfield-recreation-ground-otherwise-known-as-merryfield-recreation-ground&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) a legitimate charity? Yes. Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288376) 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 Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground)'s charity number? Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground)'s charity number is 288376. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288376? Search 288376 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 Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) do? Management of village playing field Does Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield 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 Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield Recreation Ground)? Haresfield Recreation Ground (Otherwise Known As Merryfield 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/288376).