--- title: "Mereside Village Association — check charity number 281945 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mereside Village Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281945. Amateur Sport charity based in Drovers Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mereside-village-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:00:56.290Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mereside Village Association is a registered charity (number 281945) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £9,515 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Mereside Village Association? Registered charity number 281945 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Drovers Close Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,515 Website [www.ramseymereside.co.uk](http://www.ramseymereside.co.uk/) ## What does Mereside Village Association do? To collect sums of money for the purpose of providing a playing field and ancillary facilities and a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the village of Mereside in the parish of Ramsey and the neighbourhood for the county of Cambridgeshire without distinction of sex or of political, or religious or other opinions, with the object of improving conditions of life. ## What causes is Mereside Village Association registered for? Amateur SportEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mereside Village Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mereside Village 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=mereside-village-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ramseymereside.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mereside Village Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Mereside Village Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281945) 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 Mereside Village Association's charity number? Mereside Village Association's charity number is 281945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281945? Search 281945 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 Mereside Village Association do? To collect sums of money for the purpose of providing a playing field and ancillary facilities and a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the village of Mereside in the parish of Ramsey and the neighbourhood for the county of Cambridgeshire without distinction of sex or of political, or religious or other opinions, with the object of improving conditions of life. Does Mereside Village Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mereside Village 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 Mereside Village Association? Mereside Village Association's website is http://www.ramseymereside.co.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/281945).