--- title: "Bishopston Play Association — check charity number 1142286 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishopston Play Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142286. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Bishopston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishopston-play-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:02.132Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishopston Play Association is a registered charity (number 1142286) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £16,151 (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 Bishopston Play Association? Registered charity number 1142286 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bishopston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,151 Website [bishopstonplayscheme.wordpress.com](https://bishopstonplayscheme.wordpress.com/) ## What does Bishopston Play Association do? The charity provides a summer playscheme in school summer holidays.It is open access scheme for children aged 5 to 13, under 5's can attend with a responsible adult. The children participate in a range of play opportunities including den building; hammock making; fire making and cooking; art and craft activities; giant maze play both in and on it and anything else the children want to do. ## What causes is Bishopston Play Association registered for? Economic/community Development/employmentRecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishopston Play Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishopston Play Association 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=bishopston-play-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bishopstonplayscheme.wordpress.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishopston Play Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishopston Play Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142286) 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 Bishopston Play Association's charity number? Bishopston Play Association's charity number is 1142286. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142286? Search 1142286 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 Bishopston Play Association do? The charity provides a summer playscheme in school summer holidays.It is open access scheme for children aged 5 to 13, under 5's can attend with a responsible adult. The children participate in a range of play opportunities including den building; hammock making; fire making and cooking; art and craft activities; giant maze play both in and on it and anything else the children want to do. Does Bishopston Play Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishopston Play Association. 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 Bishopston Play Association? Bishopston Play Association's website is https://bishopstonplayscheme.wordpress.com — 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/1142286).