--- title: "Kennington Association — check charity number 1161070 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kennington Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161070. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kennington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kennington-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:57:23.762Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kennington Association is a registered charity (number 1161070) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £303,603 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 Kennington Association? Registered charity number 1161070 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Kennington Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £303,603 Website [www.welcometokennington.org.uk](https://www.welcometokennington.org.uk/) ## What does Kennington Association do? The Kennington Association exists to further the health and wellbeing of the people of Kennington and to improve the local environment. Through the management and development of Lollard Street Adventure Playground it serves to provide children and young people of the area with free and adventurous play in a safe environment as well as an inclusive sports project for all the community. ## What causes is Kennington Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kennington Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kennington 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=kennington-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.welcometokennington.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kennington Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Kennington Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161070) 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 Kennington Association's charity number? Kennington Association's charity number is 1161070. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161070? Search 1161070 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 Kennington Association do? The Kennington Association exists to further the health and wellbeing of the people of Kennington and to improve the local environment. Through the management and development of Lollard Street Adventure Playground it serves to provide children and young people of the area with free and adventurous play in a safe environment as well as an inclusive sports project for all the community. Does Kennington Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kennington 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 Kennington Association? Kennington Association's website is https://www.welcometokennington.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1161070).