--- title: "The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground — check charity number 274868 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274868. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Motcombe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-motcombe-memorial-hall-and-recreation-ground retrieved: 2026-08-27T00:51:23.447Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 274868) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £72,573 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 274868 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Motcombe Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £72,573 Website [www.motcombehall.com](http://www.motcombehall.com/) ## What does The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground do? In accordance with the Deed of Trust dated 27th May 1927, the Trust must:1. Retain the Motcombe Memorial Hall as a permanent memorial to the late Richard de Aquila, Baron Stalbridge, and keep the Hall in good repair and condition.2. Allow the Hall to be used as a Village Hall for meetings, entertainment and charitable or other public purposes. ## What causes is The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground 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-motcombe-memorial-hall-and-recreation-ground&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.motcombehall.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274868) 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 Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number? The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground's charity number is 274868. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274868? Search 274868 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 Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground do? In accordance with the Deed of Trust dated 27th May 1927, the Trust must:1. Retain the Motcombe Memorial Hall as a permanent memorial to the late Richard de Aquila, Baron Stalbridge, and keep the Hall in good repair and condition.2. Allow the Hall to be used as a Village Hall for meetings, entertainment and charitable or other public purposes. Does The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground. 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 Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground? The Motcombe Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground's website is http://www.motcombehall.com — 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/274868).