Is Arniston Playgroup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arniston Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC014648) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Arniston Playgroup's charity number?

Arniston Playgroup's charity number is SC014648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC014648?

Search SC014648 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Arniston Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arniston Playgroup. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Arniston Playgroup?

Arniston Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Arniston Playgroup registered as a charity?

Arniston Playgroup was entered on the register on 16 December 1978.

Registered charity · No. SC014648Unincorporated association

Arniston Playgroup

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Arniston Playgroup is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Arniston Playgroup?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £68,521
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £62,489
Registered charity number: SC014648
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

Quick answer

Arniston Playgroup (number SC014648) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Arniston Playgroup do?

a non profit childcare servcie offering early learning and day care sessions and a wrap around lunch service

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arniston Playgroup

Answers Arniston Playgroup gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 December 1978
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Arniston Playgroup registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arniston Playgroup yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arniston Playgroup. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Arniston Playgroup?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arniston Playgroup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arniston Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC014648) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Arniston Playgroup's charity number?: Arniston Playgroup's charity number is SC014648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014648?: Search SC014648 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Arniston Playgroup do?: a non profit childcare servcie offering early learning and day care sessions and a wrap around lunch service
Does Arniston Playgroup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arniston Playgroup. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Arniston Playgroup?: Arniston Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Arniston Playgroup registered as a charity?: Arniston Playgroup was entered on the register on 16 December 1978.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.