--- title: "The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute — check charity number 525164 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 525164. Amateur Sport charity based in Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-oxcroft-recreation-ground-and-welfare-institute retrieved: 2026-08-27T06:19:40.284Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute is a registered charity (number 525164) 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 £21,378 (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 Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute? Registered charity number 525164 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Town Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £21,378 ## What does The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute do? The charity allows its land and buildings to be used by members of the local community for private functions and by user groups for activities including bowls, rugby, football, line dancing, archery and craft classes. It has a connected trading company which runs a licensed bar and which transfers any taxable profits it makes to the charity under a gift aid agreement. ## What causes is The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute 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-oxcroft-recreation-ground-and-welfare-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 525164) 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 Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute's charity number? The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute's charity number is 525164. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 525164? Search 525164 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 Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute do? The charity allows its land and buildings to be used by members of the local community for private functions and by user groups for activities including bowls, rugby, football, line dancing, archery and craft classes. It has a connected trading company which runs a licensed bar and which transfers any taxable profits it makes to the charity under a gift aid agreement. Does The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute. 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 Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute? The Oxcroft Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute 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/525164).