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title: "Penton Recreational Centre — check charity number 1196589 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Penton Recreational Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196589. Recreation charity based in Foxcotte Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/penton-recreational-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:03:21.326Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Penton Recreational Centre is a registered charity (number 1196589) 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 £22,004 (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 Penton Recreational Centre?

Registered charity number

1196589

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Foxcotte Lane

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£22,004

Website

[pentonvillagehall.org.uk](http://pentonvillagehall.org.uk/)

## What does Penton Recreational Centre do?

The objects are to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants firstly of Penton Mewsey, the hamlets of Penton Grafton and Penton Harroway and secondly the surrounding area, the provision of facilities and activities for recreation or other leisure time occupation. This includes managing Penton Village Hall and Penton Recreation Ground.

## What causes is Penton Recreational Centre registered for?

Recreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Penton Recreational Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penton Recreational Centre 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Penton Recreational Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Penton Recreational Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196589) 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 Penton Recreational Centre's charity number?

Penton Recreational Centre's charity number is 1196589. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196589?

Search 1196589 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 Penton Recreational Centre do?

The objects are to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants firstly of Penton Mewsey, the hamlets of Penton Grafton and Penton Harroway and secondly the surrounding area, the provision of facilities and activities for recreation or other leisure time occupation. This includes managing Penton Village Hall and Penton Recreation Ground.

Does Penton Recreational Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penton Recreational Centre. 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 Penton Recreational Centre?

Penton Recreational Centre's website is http://pentonvillagehall.org.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/1196589).