--- title: "The Penge East Community Association — check charity number 285281 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Penge East Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285281. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-penge-east-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:51:20.618Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Penge East Community Association is a registered charity (number 285281) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £20,595 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Penge East Community Association? Registered charity number 285281 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £20,595 ## What does The Penge East Community Association do? To provide community activities for residents of Penge East and the neighbourhood that provide social, leisure and educational benefits, & encourage social cohesion, neighbourliness, and the enjoyment of green space and urban nature. To manage and maintain a community centre and garden where community actvities are based, that's also available for hire. ## What causes is The Penge East Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Penge East Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Penge East 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-penge-east-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Penge East Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Penge East Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285281) 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 Penge East Community Association's charity number? The Penge East Community Association's charity number is 285281. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285281? Search 285281 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 Penge East Community Association do? To provide community activities for residents of Penge East and the neighbourhood that provide social, leisure and educational benefits, & encourage social cohesion, neighbourliness, and the enjoyment of green space and urban nature. To manage and maintain a community centre and garden where community actvities are based, that's also available for hire. Does The Penge East Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Penge East 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 Penge East Community Association? The Penge East Community Association 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/285281).