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Registered charity · No. 1176295CIOMelton Mowbray

Market Overton Play Area

Market Overton Play Area is a registered charity in England & Wales working in recreation, based in Melton Mowbray.

Quick answer

Market Overton Play Area is a registered charity (number 1176295) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £1,044 (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 Market Overton Play Area?

Registered charity number
1176295
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Melton Mowbray
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£1,044

What does Market Overton Play Area do?

Market Overton Play Area provides a play space for children including those with additional needs. It is located in a rural area and provides a variety of play equipment including accessible equipment for those with physical and sensory needs. It is run by a committee of people that raise funds to pay for the annual insurance, maintenance and inspection costs and new equipment.

What causes is Market Overton Play Area registered for?

Recreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Market Overton Play Area yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Market Overton Play Area 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Market Overton Play Area a legitimate charity?
Yes. Market Overton Play Area is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176295) 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 Market Overton Play Area's charity number?
Market Overton Play Area's charity number is 1176295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176295?
Search 1176295 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 Market Overton Play Area do?
Market Overton Play Area provides a play space for children including those with additional needs. It is located in a rural area and provides a variety of play equipment including accessible equipment for those with physical and sensory needs. It is run by a committee of people that raise funds to pay for the annual insurance, maintenance and inspection costs and new equipment.
Does Market Overton Play Area have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Market Overton Play Area. 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 Market Overton Play Area?
Market Overton Play Area 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.