--- title: "William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children — check charity number 523465 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 523465. Recreation charity based in Main St. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-hoffman-wood-for-a-playground-for-children retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:43:58.349Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children is a registered charity (number 523465) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. 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 William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children? Registered charity number 523465 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Main St ## What does William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children do? The charitys bank account was closed on 11th December 2006 ## What causes is William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children 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=william-hoffman-wood-for-a-playground-for-children&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children a legitimate charity? Yes. William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 523465) 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 William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children's charity number? William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children's charity number is 523465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 523465? Search 523465 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 William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children do? The charitys bank account was closed on 11th December 2006 Does William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children. 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 William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children? William Hoffman Wood for a Playground for Children 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/523465).