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

Community Playgroups SCIO

Community Playgroups SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in West Lothian.

Quick answer

Community Playgroups SCIO is a registered charity (number SC012049) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £357,423 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Community Playgroups SCIO?

Registered charity number
SC012049
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
West Lothian
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£357,423

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.

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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Playgroups SCIO 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Playgroups SCIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Community Playgroups SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012049) 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 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 is http://www.communityplaygroups.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.