--- title: "Little Buds Playgroup — charity SC045180 | CharityCompare" description: "Little Buds Playgroup (charity SC045180). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/little-buds-playgroup retrieved: 2026-10-07T09:53:39.911Z 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. SC045180SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) LB # Little Buds Playgroup Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Little Buds Playgroup is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.littlebudsplaygroup.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045180) Work at Little Buds Playgroup? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=little-buds-playgroup&type=claim&name=Little%20Buds%20Playgroup) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Little Buds Playgroup? Registered charity number SC045180 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) East Lothian Website [www.littlebudsplaygroup.com](http://www.littlebudsplaygroup.com/) Quick answer Little Buds Playgroup (number SC045180) 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 Little Buds Playgroup do? To advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience, so that they become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors, and take a constructive place in the community and also to develop and enhance the education of their parents, carers and other appropriate persons. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Little Buds Playgroup Answers Little Buds Playgroup gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2020, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 October 2014 Where it says it operates East Lothian ## What causes is Little Buds Playgroup registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Little Buds Playgroup yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Little Buds 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 Little Buds 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=little-buds-playgroup&type=claim&name=Little%20Buds%20Playgroup) [Visit charity website](http://www.littlebudsplaygroup.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Little Buds Playgroup a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Little Buds Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC045180) 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 Little Buds Playgroup's charity number? Little Buds Playgroup's charity number is SC045180. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045180? Search SC045180 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 Little Buds Playgroup do? To advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience, so that they become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors, and take a constructive place in the community and also to develop and enhance the education of their parents, carers and other appropriate persons. Does Little Buds Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Little Buds 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 Little Buds Playgroup? Little Buds Playgroup's website listed in our register data is http://www.littlebudsplaygroup.com. 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 Little Buds Playgroup registered as a charity? Little Buds Playgroup was entered on the register on 23 October 2014. 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=SC045180).