--- title: "Brightlingsea Playcentre — check charity number 1026524 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brightlingsea Playcentre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1026524. Education/training charity based in Regent Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brightlingsea-playcentre retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:51:53.013Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brightlingsea Playcentre is a registered charity (number 1026524) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £220,794 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Brightlingsea Playcentre? Registered charity number 1026524 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Regent Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £220,794 ## What does Brightlingsea Playcentre do? We are a pre school who look after children aged between 2 to 5 years. We have a large garden for the children to access freely during their time with us. The sessions are 3hours filled with activities to both develop and educate the children. We provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment. ## What causes is Brightlingsea Playcentre registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brightlingsea Playcentre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brightlingsea Playcentre 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=brightlingsea-playcentre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brightlingsea Playcentre a legitimate charity? Yes. Brightlingsea Playcentre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1026524) 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 Brightlingsea Playcentre's charity number? Brightlingsea Playcentre's charity number is 1026524. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1026524? Search 1026524 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 Brightlingsea Playcentre do? We are a pre school who look after children aged between 2 to 5 years. We have a large garden for the children to access freely during their time with us. The sessions are 3hours filled with activities to both develop and educate the children. We provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment. Does Brightlingsea Playcentre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brightlingsea Playcentre. 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 Brightlingsea Playcentre? Brightlingsea Playcentre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1026524).