Is Impington Opportunity Playgroup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Impington Opportunity Playgroup as a registered charity (number 279186) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Impington Opportunity Playgroup's charity number?

Impington Opportunity Playgroup's charity number is 279186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 279186?

Search 279186 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.

Does Impington Opportunity Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Impington Opportunity Playgroup. 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 Impington Opportunity Playgroup?

Impington Opportunity Playgroup's website listed in our register data is http://www.opportunityplaygroup.co.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.

What was Impington Opportunity Playgroup previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Impington Opportunity Playgroup: The Impington Opportunity Class.

When was Impington Opportunity Playgroup registered as a charity?

Impington Opportunity Playgroup was entered on the register on 25 January 1980.

Registered charity · No. 279186

Impington Opportunity Playgroup

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Impington Opportunity Playgroup is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Impington Opportunity Playgroup?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £4,701
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £3,412
Registered charity number: 279186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cambridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.opportunityplaygroup.co.uk

Quick answer

Impington Opportunity Playgroup (number 279186) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Impington Opportunity Playgroup do?

Runs a playgroup for children with disabilities and their siblings.Provides a break for parents with children with disabilities.Provides specialist toys.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Impington Opportunity Playgroup

Answers Impington Opportunity Playgroup gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Impington Opportunity Playgroup as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 January 1980
Previous names on the register: The Impington Opportunity Class
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Impington Opportunity Playgroup registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Impington Opportunity Playgroup yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Impington Opportunity 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

What should you check before donating to Impington Opportunity Playgroup?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Impington Opportunity Playgroup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Impington Opportunity Playgroup as a registered charity (number 279186) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Impington Opportunity Playgroup's charity number?: Impington Opportunity Playgroup's charity number is 279186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 279186?: Search 279186 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 Impington Opportunity Playgroup do?: Runs a playgroup for children with disabilities and their siblings.Provides a break for parents with children with disabilities.Provides specialist toys.
Does Impington Opportunity Playgroup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Impington Opportunity Playgroup. 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 Impington Opportunity Playgroup?: Impington Opportunity Playgroup's website listed in our register data is http://www.opportunityplaygroup.co.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Impington Opportunity Playgroup?: The register does not record Impington Opportunity Playgroup as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Impington Opportunity Playgroup previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Impington Opportunity Playgroup: The Impington Opportunity Class.
When was Impington Opportunity Playgroup registered as a charity?: Impington Opportunity Playgroup was entered on the register on 25 January 1980.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.