Is Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) as a registered charity (number SC050202) 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 Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)'s charity number?

Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)'s charity number is SC050202. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050202?

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Registered charity · No. SC050202SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)

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

Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £130,801
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £126,021
Registered charity number: SC050202
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.elpa.org.uk

Quick answer

Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) (number SC050202) 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 Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) do?

Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) is a dynamic local charity supporting the right to play. We deliver place-based community support to children and families through play, with the aim of supporting children, families and communities to flourish.· For many families, ensuring their children get sufficient outdoor play to meet their social and developmental needs is challenging, and access to play spaces and opportunities are not equal. We address inequalities by focusing on areas of higher deprivation and working with families with children with additional support needs. Choose Play r…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)

Answers Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 June 2020
Also known as: East Lothian Play Association SCIO
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 intendedthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

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Frequently asked questions

Is Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) as a registered charity (number SC050202) 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 Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)'s charity number?: Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)'s charity number is SC050202. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050202?: Search SC050202 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 Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) do?: Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) is a dynamic local charity supporting the right to play. We deliver place-based community support to children and families through play, with the aim of supporting children, families and communities to flourish.· For many families, ensuring their children get sufficient outdoor play to meet their social and developmental needs is challenging, and access to play spaces and opportunities are not equal. We address inequalities by focusing on areas of higher deprivation and working with families with children with additional support needs. Choose Play r…
Does Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association). 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 Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)?: Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.elpa.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) registered as a charity?: Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) was entered on the register on 2 June 2020.

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.