--- title: "Bath Area Play Project — check charity number 1013897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bath Area Play Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1013897. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Odins Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bath-area-play-project retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:30:33.540Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bath Area Play Project is a registered charity (number 1013897) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £722,704 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bath Area Play Project? Registered charity number 1013897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Odins Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £722,704 Website [www.bapp.org.uk](http://www.bapp.org.uk/) ## What does Bath Area Play Project do? Provide a range of high quality play support services which are relevant to those working with children in B&NESRecognise and promote the importance of self-directed play in realtion to child development and the rights of children and young peopleFacilitate user-led inclusive and specialist play opportunities for children and young people in their own communities andTo provide training ## What causes is Bath Area Play Project registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bath Area Play Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bath Area Play Project 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=bath-area-play-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bapp.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bath Area Play Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Bath Area Play Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1013897) 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 Bath Area Play Project's charity number? Bath Area Play Project's charity number is 1013897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1013897? Search 1013897 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 Bath Area Play Project do? Provide a range of high quality play support services which are relevant to those working with children in B&NESRecognise and promote the importance of self-directed play in realtion to child development and the rights of children and young peopleFacilitate user-led inclusive and specialist play opportunities for children and young people in their own communities andTo provide training Does Bath Area Play Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bath Area Play Project. 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 Bath Area Play Project? Bath Area Play Project's website is http://www.bapp.org.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/1013897).