--- title: "The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme — check charity number 302727 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 302727. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Welfare Sports Ground. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-betteshanger-social-welfare-scheme retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:31:54.748Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme is a registered charity (number 302727) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £318,785 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme? Registered charity number 302727 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Welfare Sports Ground Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £318,785 ## What does The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme do? A social welfare centre, recreation ground and, if the management committee think fit, a youth club, for the use of the beneficiaries without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use of meetings, lectures and classes and for the purpose of physical exercise and training and such other forms of education, recreation and leisure-time occupation ## What causes is The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme 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=the-betteshanger-social-welfare-scheme&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme a legitimate charity? Yes. The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 302727) 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 The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme's charity number? The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme's charity number is 302727. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 302727? Search 302727 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 The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme do? A social welfare centre, recreation ground and, if the management committee think fit, a youth club, for the use of the beneficiaries without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use of meetings, lectures and classes and for the purpose of physical exercise and training and such other forms of education, recreation and leisure-time occupation Does The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme. 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 The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme? The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme 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/302727).