--- title: "The Shaftesbury Community Association — check charity number 285919 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Shaftesbury Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285919. Amateur Sport charity based in Lindlar Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-shaftesbury-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:04:52.475Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Shaftesbury Community Association is a registered charity (number 285919) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £6,482 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Shaftesbury Community Association? Registered charity number 285919 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lindlar Close Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,482 ## What does The Shaftesbury Community Association do? The trust has a small community hall in North Shaftesbury for the benefit of the local groups of the town, particulary those who live and/or work North of the A30/A350 road. It is also used for social occasions, clubs and family gatherings. ## What causes is The Shaftesbury Community Association registered for? Amateur SportEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shaftesbury Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Shaftesbury 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-shaftesbury-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Shaftesbury Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Shaftesbury Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285919) 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 Shaftesbury Community Association's charity number? The Shaftesbury Community Association's charity number is 285919. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285919? Search 285919 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 Shaftesbury Community Association do? The trust has a small community hall in North Shaftesbury for the benefit of the local groups of the town, particulary those who live and/or work North of the A30/A350 road. It is also used for social occasions, clubs and family gatherings. Does The Shaftesbury Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury Community Association? The Shaftesbury 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/285919).