Is Community Playgroups SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Community Playgroups SCIO as a registered charity (number SC012049) 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 Community Playgroups SCIO's charity number?

Community Playgroups SCIO's charity number is SC012049. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012049?

Search SC012049 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 Community Playgroups SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Playgroups SCIO. 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 Community Playgroups SCIO?

Community Playgroups SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.communityplaygroups.org. 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 Community Playgroups SCIO registered as a charity?

Community Playgroups SCIO was entered on the register on 13 January 1983.

Registered charity · No. SC012049SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Community Playgroups SCIO

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

Community Playgroups SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Community Playgroups SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £357,423
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £326,436
Registered charity number: SC012049
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.communityplaygroups.org

Quick answer

Community Playgroups SCIO (number SC012049) 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 Community Playgroups SCIO do?

Community Playgroups provides early years childcare to children age 2-5 years in West Lothian. At the end of financial year 2024/2025 we run our services from 5 locations. Our aim is to provide quality early years education, by providing an environment which is a home from home, loving and nurturing. All staff are fully educated early years practitioners with many years of experience. We are fully registered with the care commission and follow all up to date guidance, legislation and best practice to ensure the highest levels throughout our service.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Community Playgroups SCIO

Answers Community Playgroups SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 13 January 1983
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Community Playgroups SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Playgroups SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Community Playgroups SCIO. 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 Community Playgroups SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Playgroups SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Community Playgroups SCIO as a registered charity (number SC012049) 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 Community Playgroups SCIO's charity number?: Community Playgroups SCIO's charity number is SC012049. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012049?: Search SC012049 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 Community Playgroups SCIO do?: Community Playgroups provides early years childcare to children age 2-5 years in West Lothian. At the end of financial year 2024/2025 we run our services from 5 locations. Our aim is to provide quality early years education, by providing an environment which is a home from home, loving and nurturing. All staff are fully educated early years practitioners with many years of experience. We are fully registered with the care commission and follow all up to date guidance, legislation and best practice to ensure the highest levels throughout our service.
Does Community Playgroups SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Playgroups SCIO. 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 Community Playgroups SCIO?: Community Playgroups SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.communityplaygroups.org. 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 Community Playgroups SCIO registered as a charity?: Community Playgroups SCIO was entered on the register on 13 January 1983.

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.