--- title: "West Smethwick Park — check charity number 231694 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Smethwick Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 231694. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Freeth Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-smethwick-park retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:29:20.376Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Smethwick Park is a registered charity (number 231694) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £60,014 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 West Smethwick Park? Registered charity number 231694 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Freeth Street Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £60,014 Website [www.sandwell.gov.uk](http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/) ## What does West Smethwick Park do? The park contains a range of facilities for visitors and users including grass sport football and cricket (grass and sytnthtic). Multi Use Games Area, large children's Play Area, fishing pools, Youth Shelter, community pavilion, outdoor gym equipment, historical features, and network of footpaths for walking. The park friends group organises a range of activites/events throughout the year. ## What causes is West Smethwick Park registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Smethwick Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Smethwick Park 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=west-smethwick-park&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Smethwick Park a legitimate charity? Yes. West Smethwick Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 231694) 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 West Smethwick Park's charity number? West Smethwick Park's charity number is 231694. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 231694? Search 231694 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 West Smethwick Park do? The park contains a range of facilities for visitors and users including grass sport football and cricket (grass and sytnthtic). Multi Use Games Area, large children's Play Area, fishing pools, Youth Shelter, community pavilion, outdoor gym equipment, historical features, and network of footpaths for walking. The park friends group organises a range of activites/events throughout the year. Does West Smethwick Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Smethwick Park. 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 West Smethwick Park? West Smethwick Park's website is http://www.sandwell.gov.uk — 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/231694).