--- title: "Gartcosh Playgroup — charity SC003318 | CharityCompare" description: "Gartcosh Playgroup (charity SC003318): income £7,704 (2024). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gartcosh-playgroup retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:05:23.688Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC003318Unincorporated association GP # Gartcosh Playgroup Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Gartcosh Playgroup is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/Gartcosh-Parent-Toddlers-and-Playgroup-144800082279461/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC003318) Work at Gartcosh Playgroup? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gartcosh-playgroup&type=claim&name=Gartcosh%20Playgroup) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Gartcosh Playgroup? Reported income · year ending 2024-04-30 £7,704 Reported spending · year ending 2024-04-30 £9,958 Registered charity number SC003318 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) North Lanarkshire Website [www.facebook.com/Gartcosh-Parent-Toddlers-and-Playgroup-144800082279461](https://www.facebook.com/Gartcosh-Parent-Toddlers-and-Playgroup-144800082279461/) Quick answer Gartcosh Playgroup (number SC003318) 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 Gartcosh Playgroup do? Provide a playgroup and Toddler group for pre-school age children to facilitate a learning environment Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gartcosh Playgroup Answers Gartcosh Playgroup gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 February 1988 Where it says it operates North Lanarkshire ## What causes is Gartcosh Playgroup registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 intendedany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gartcosh Playgroup yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gartcosh Playgroup. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Gartcosh Playgroup? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gartcosh-playgroup&type=claim&name=Gartcosh%20Playgroup) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/Gartcosh-Parent-Toddlers-and-Playgroup-144800082279461/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gartcosh Playgroup a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Gartcosh Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC003318) 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 Gartcosh Playgroup's charity number? Gartcosh Playgroup's charity number is SC003318. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003318? Search SC003318 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 Gartcosh Playgroup do? Provide a playgroup and Toddler group for pre-school age children to facilitate a learning environment Does Gartcosh Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gartcosh Playgroup. 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 Gartcosh Playgroup? Gartcosh Playgroup's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/Gartcosh-Parent-Toddlers-and-Playgroup-144800082279461/. 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 Gartcosh Playgroup registered as a charity? Gartcosh Playgroup was entered on the register on 4 February 1988. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC003318).