Is Centre Preschool (Colchester) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Centre Preschool (Colchester) as a registered charity (number 1035531) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester)'s charity number?

Centre Preschool (Colchester)'s charity number is 1035531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1035531?

Search 1035531 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.

Does Centre Preschool (Colchester) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Centre Preschool (Colchester). 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester)?

Centre Preschool (Colchester) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Centre Preschool (Colchester) previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Centre Preschool (Colchester): Centre Playgroup (Colchester).

When was Centre Preschool (Colchester) registered as a charity?

Centre Preschool (Colchester) was entered on the register on 24 March 1994.

Registered charity · No. 1035531

Centre Preschool (Colchester)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Centre Preschool (Colchester) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Centre Preschool (Colchester)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1035531
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Colchester
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Centre Preschool (Colchester) (number 1035531) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester) do?

We are an affordable Pre-school, supporting the local area: offering a very high standard of care to children of all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.We have a fantastic range of activities including an outdoor play area to promote co-ordination and confidence in the outside world as well as additional development for learning through the Pre-school garden.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Centre Preschool (Colchester)

Answers Centre Preschool (Colchester) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Centre Preschool (Colchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 March 1994
Previous names on the register: Centre Playgroup (Colchester)
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Centre Preschool (Colchester) registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Centre Preschool (Colchester) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Centre Preschool (Colchester). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Centre Preschool (Colchester)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Centre Preschool (Colchester) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Centre Preschool (Colchester) as a registered charity (number 1035531) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester)'s charity number?: Centre Preschool (Colchester)'s charity number is 1035531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1035531?: Search 1035531 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester) do?: We are an affordable Pre-school, supporting the local area: offering a very high standard of care to children of all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.We have a fantastic range of activities including an outdoor play area to promote co-ordination and confidence in the outside world as well as additional development for learning through the Pre-school garden.
Does Centre Preschool (Colchester) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Centre Preschool (Colchester). 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester)?: Centre Preschool (Colchester) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Centre Preschool (Colchester)?: The register does not record Centre Preschool (Colchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Centre Preschool (Colchester) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Centre Preschool (Colchester): Centre Playgroup (Colchester).
When was Centre Preschool (Colchester) registered as a charity?: Centre Preschool (Colchester) was entered on the register on 24 March 1994.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.