--- title: "Community Playlink — check charity number 1184505 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community Playlink a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184505. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Swaythling. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-playlink retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:42:41.152Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community Playlink is a registered charity (number 1184505) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £58,717 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Community Playlink? Registered charity number 1184505 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Swaythling Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £58,717 Website [community-playlink.com](https://community-playlink.com/) ## What does Community Playlink do? To advance the education of children and their carers by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities, activities and group play in which parents and carers can participate . Running toy libraries and toy loaning to other groups . ## What causes is Community Playlink registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Playlink yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Playlink 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=community-playlink&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://community-playlink.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community Playlink a legitimate charity? Yes. Community Playlink is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184505) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Community Playlink's charity number? Community Playlink's charity number is 1184505. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184505? Search 1184505 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 Community Playlink do? To advance the education of children and their carers by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities, activities and group play in which parents and carers can participate . Running toy libraries and toy loaning to other groups . Does Community Playlink have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Playlink. 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 Community Playlink? Community Playlink's website is https://community-playlink.com/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184505).