--- title: "Meltham Recreation Ground — check charity number 523776 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Meltham Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 523776. Amateur Sport charity based in The Carlile Institute. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/meltham-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:56:16.626Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Meltham Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 523776) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £3,884 (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 Meltham Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 523776 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Carlile Institute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,884 Website [melthamtowncouncil.gov.uk](https://melthamtowncouncil.gov.uk/) ## What does Meltham Recreation Ground do? sport and recreation ## What causes is Meltham Recreation Ground registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Meltham Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Meltham 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=meltham-recreation-ground&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://melthamtowncouncil.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Meltham Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Meltham Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 523776) 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 Meltham Recreation Ground's charity number? Meltham Recreation Ground's charity number is 523776. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 523776? Search 523776 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 Meltham Recreation Ground do? sport and recreation Does Meltham Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Meltham 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 Meltham Recreation Ground? Meltham Recreation Ground's website is https://melthamtowncouncil.gov.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/523776).