Is Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC017018) 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 Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup's charity number?

Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup's charity number is SC017018. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017018?

Search SC017018 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 Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bressay Under-Fives 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 Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup?

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

When was Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup registered as a charity?

Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup was entered on the register on 16 November 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC017018Unincorporated association

Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup

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

Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £690
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £626
Registered charity number: SC017018
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup (number SC017018) 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 Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup do?

Playgroup set up in the community of Bressay, Shetland. Open to all parents/grandparents/carers with children preschool aged. Social event to alleviate postnatal loneliness. Building a support network for parents. Allowing children to socialise.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup

Answers Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2024, 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 November 1981
Also known as: Bressay Under-Fives Group
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC017018) 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 Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup's charity number?: Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup's charity number is SC017018. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017018?: Search SC017018 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 Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup do?: Playgroup set up in the community of Bressay, Shetland. Open to all parents/grandparents/carers with children preschool aged. Social event to alleviate postnatal loneliness. Building a support network for parents. Allowing children to socialise.
Does Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bressay Under-Fives 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 Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup?: Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup registered as a charity?: Bressay Under-Fives Playgroup was entered on the register on 16 November 1981.

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.