--- title: "Norris Playing Field Association — check charity number 278402 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Norris Playing Field Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278402. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hinton-in-the-Hedges. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/norris-playing-field-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:47:36.685Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Norris Playing Field Association is a registered charity (number 278402) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,632 (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 Norris Playing Field Association? Registered charity number 278402 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hinton-in-the-Hedges Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,632 ## What does Norris Playing Field Association do? Maintenance of village playing field, provision and maintenance of play equipment and facilities. ## What causes is Norris Playing Field Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Norris Playing Field Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Norris 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=norris-playing-field-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Norris Playing Field Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Norris Playing Field Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278402) 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 Norris Playing Field Association's charity number? Norris Playing Field Association's charity number is 278402. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278402? Search 278402 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 Norris Playing Field Association do? Maintenance of village playing field, provision and maintenance of play equipment and facilities. Does Norris Playing Field Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norris 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 Norris Playing Field Association? Norris 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/278402).