--- title: "Carstairs Pre 5 Group — check charity number SC003629 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carstairs Pre 5 Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003629. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carstairs-pre-5-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:28:16.746Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carstairs Pre 5 Group is a registered charity (number SC003629) 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 £1,328 (year ending 2022-07-31). 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 Carstairs Pre 5 Group? Registered charity number SC003629 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2022-07-31) £1,328 ## What does Carstairs Pre 5 Group 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 Carstairs Pre 5 Group registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carstairs Pre 5 Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carstairs Pre 5 Group 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=carstairs-pre-5-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carstairs Pre 5 Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Carstairs Pre 5 Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003629) 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 Carstairs Pre 5 Group's charity number? Carstairs Pre 5 Group's charity number is SC003629. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003629? Search SC003629 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 Carstairs Pre 5 Group 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 Carstairs Pre 5 Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carstairs Pre 5 Group. 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 Carstairs Pre 5 Group? Carstairs Pre 5 Group 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=SC003629).