--- title: "Banff Playgroup — check charity number SC004815 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banff Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004815. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banff-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:15:52.893Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banff Playgroup is a registered charity (number SC004815) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £82,688 (year ending 2021-04-30). 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 Banff Playgroup? Registered charity number SC004815 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2021-04-30) £82,688 ## What does Banff Playgroup do? To promote the aim of the Scottish Pre-school Play Association which is to advance the education to pre-school children so that they may take a constructive place in the community, and also the education of their parents and other adults, children and teenagers, and in the furtherance of that aim, (a) To provide safe and satisfying group play in which parents take part when appropriate. (b) To encourage other charitable activities through which parents may help the children. ## What causes is Banff Playgroup registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banff Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banff Playgroup 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=banff-playgroup&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banff Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Banff Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004815) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Banff Playgroup's charity number? Banff Playgroup's charity number is SC004815. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004815? Search SC004815 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 Banff Playgroup do? To promote the aim of the Scottish Pre-school Play Association which is to advance the education to pre-school children so that they may take a constructive place in the community, and also the education of their parents and other adults, children and teenagers, and in the furtherance of that aim, (a) To provide safe and satisfying group play in which parents take part when appropriate. (b) To encourage other charitable activities through which parents may help the children. Does Banff Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banff 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 Banff Playgroup? Banff Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC004815).