--- title: "The Higginbottom Recreational Charity — check charity number 243194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Higginbottom Recreational Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243194. Amateur Sport charity based in The Recreation Ground. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-higginbottom-recreational-charity retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:57:24.067Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Higginbottom Recreational Charity is a registered charity (number 243194) 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 £23,146 (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 The Higginbottom Recreational Charity? Registered charity number 243194 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Recreation Ground Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £23,146 Website [www.bristonpavilion.org.uk](https://www.bristonpavilion.org.uk/) ## What does The Higginbottom Recreational Charity do? Supply, maintain and improve the facilities at Briston Pavilion and The Recreation Ground, Briston, Norfolk. ## What causes is The Higginbottom Recreational Charity registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Higginbottom Recreational Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Higginbottom 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-higginbottom-recreational-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bristonpavilion.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Higginbottom Recreational Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Higginbottom Recreational Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243194) 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 Higginbottom Recreational Charity's charity number? The Higginbottom Recreational Charity's charity number is 243194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 243194? Search 243194 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 Higginbottom Recreational Charity do? Supply, maintain and improve the facilities at Briston Pavilion and The Recreation Ground, Briston, Norfolk. Does The Higginbottom Recreational Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Higginbottom 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 Higginbottom Recreational Charity? The Higginbottom Recreational Charity's website is https://www.bristonpavilion.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/243194).