--- title: "The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association — check charity number 1145178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145178. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Oval. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-oval-stevenage-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:22:18.772Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association is a registered charity (number 1145178) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £95,491 (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 Oval (Stevenage) Community Association? Registered charity number 1145178 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Oval Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £95,491 Website [www.ovalcommunity.com](http://www.ovalcommunity.com/) ## What does The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association do? We run a Community Centre. Within the centre we accomodate a Children's Centre and a Pre-school. We hire rooms out to many groups such as Dog Training, Girl Guides, Friendship Group, various dancing classes, toddler group, baby clinic, Zumba, Tai chi etc. We also put on regular events for the local community. We are sympathetic to charitable organisations wanting to use our centre. ## What causes is The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association 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-oval-stevenage-community-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ovalcommunity.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145178) 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 Oval (Stevenage) Community Association's charity number? The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association's charity number is 1145178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145178? Search 1145178 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 Oval (Stevenage) Community Association do? We run a Community Centre. Within the centre we accomodate a Children's Centre and a Pre-school. We hire rooms out to many groups such as Dog Training, Girl Guides, Friendship Group, various dancing classes, toddler group, baby clinic, Zumba, Tai chi etc. We also put on regular events for the local community. We are sympathetic to charitable organisations wanting to use our centre. Does The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association. 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 Oval (Stevenage) Community Association? The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association's website is http://www.ovalcommunity.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/1145178).