--- title: "Preston Candover Recreation Association — check charity number 280697 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Preston Candover Recreation Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280697. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/preston-candover-recreation-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:07:02.210Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Preston Candover Recreation Association is a registered charity (number 280697) 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; animals. 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 Preston Candover Recreation Association? Registered charity number 280697 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wield Road ## What does Preston Candover Recreation Association do? The Preston Candover Recreation Association's activities are suspended pending clarification of its role in the management of a public recreation ground, located at Wield Road, Preston Candover, Hampshire. This ground was made available for exercise and recreation to the residents of Preston Candover under the terms of the Preston Candover Inclosure Act 1870. The Association has closed down. ## What causes is Preston Candover Recreation Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Preston Candover Recreation Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Preston Candover Recreation 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=preston-candover-recreation-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Preston Candover Recreation Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Preston Candover Recreation Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280697) 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 Preston Candover Recreation Association's charity number? Preston Candover Recreation Association's charity number is 280697. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280697? Search 280697 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 Preston Candover Recreation Association do? The Preston Candover Recreation Association's activities are suspended pending clarification of its role in the management of a public recreation ground, located at Wield Road, Preston Candover, Hampshire. This ground was made available for exercise and recreation to the residents of Preston Candover under the terms of the Preston Candover Inclosure Act 1870. The Association has closed down. Does Preston Candover Recreation Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston Candover Recreation 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 Preston Candover Recreation Association? Preston Candover Recreation 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/280697).