--- title: "The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity — check charity number 288535 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288535. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bournemouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bournemouth-and-district-recreational-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:59:32.322Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity is a registered charity (number 288535) 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. Its latest reported income was £986 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity? Registered charity number 288535 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bournemouth Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £986 ## What does The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity do? Provision of access to sporting grounds and associated facilities via security of tenure to organisations and individuals involved in promoting sporting activities consistent with the objects of the charity ## What causes is The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity 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-bournemouth-and-district-recreational-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288535) 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 Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity's charity number? The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity's charity number is 288535. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288535? Search 288535 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 Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity do? Provision of access to sporting grounds and associated facilities via security of tenure to organisations and individuals involved in promoting sporting activities consistent with the objects of the charity Does The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity. 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 Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity? The Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity 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/288535).