--- title: "Launton Playing Field Association — check charity number 1053408 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Launton Playing Field Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1053408. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Launton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/launton-playing-field-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:18:09.835Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Launton Playing Field Association is a registered charity (number 1053408) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £167,271 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Launton Playing Field Association? Registered charity number 1053408 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Launton Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £167,271 ## What does Launton Playing Field Association do? The LPFA manages the village recreation ground which includes a Childrens Play Area, an enclosed Multi Use Games Area and two Football Pitches. It also administers the running of the hall adjacent to the recreation ground. ## What causes is Launton Playing Field Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Launton Playing Field Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Launton Playing Field 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=launton-playing-field-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Launton Playing Field Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Launton Playing Field Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1053408) 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 Launton Playing Field Association's charity number? Launton Playing Field Association's charity number is 1053408. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1053408? Search 1053408 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 Launton Playing Field Association do? The LPFA manages the village recreation ground which includes a Childrens Play Area, an enclosed Multi Use Games Area and two Football Pitches. It also administers the running of the hall adjacent to the recreation ground. Does Launton Playing Field Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Launton Playing Field 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 Launton Playing Field Association? Launton Playing Field 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/1053408).