--- title: "Sporting Penistone — check charity number 1157786 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sporting Penistone a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157786. Amateur Sport charity based in Thurlstone Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sporting-penistone retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:20:18.979Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sporting Penistone is a registered charity (number 1157786) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £198,440 (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 Sporting Penistone? Registered charity number 1157786 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Thurlstone Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £198,440 Website [www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk](http://www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/) ## What does Sporting Penistone do? We have a community gym, roller skating, hire space for sports, run exercise and wellbeing classes. We have sessions aimed at different groups such as parent and babies, older people, and social activities to reduce isolation. ## What causes is Sporting Penistone registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sporting Penistone yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sporting Penistone 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=sporting-penistone&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sporting Penistone a legitimate charity? Yes. Sporting Penistone is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157786) 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 Sporting Penistone's charity number? Sporting Penistone's charity number is 1157786. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157786? Search 1157786 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 Sporting Penistone do? We have a community gym, roller skating, hire space for sports, run exercise and wellbeing classes. We have sessions aimed at different groups such as parent and babies, older people, and social activities to reduce isolation. Does Sporting Penistone have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sporting Penistone. 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 Sporting Penistone? Sporting Penistone's website is http://www.penistoneleisurecentre.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/1157786).