Is Play England a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Play England as a registered charity (number 1150216) 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 Play England's charity number?

Play England's charity number is 1150216. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1150216?

Search 1150216 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 Play England have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play England. 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 Play England?

Play England's website listed in our register data is http://www.playengland.org.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.

When was Play England registered as a charity?

Play England was entered on the register on 18 December 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07880687).

Registered charity · No. 1150216Charitable company

Play England

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Play England is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Play England?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,040
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,957
Registered charity number: 1150216
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scrapstore House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.playengland.org.uk

Quick answer

Play England (number 1150216) 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 Play England do?

Play England is the national children's play charity for England. Play England works to support better play opportunities for children and young people throughout England, based on the child's right to play set out in in Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Play England

Answers Play England 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 Play England as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 December 2012
Company number: 07880687 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Play England registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Play England yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Play England. 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 Play England?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Play England a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Play England as a registered charity (number 1150216) 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 Play England's charity number?: Play England's charity number is 1150216. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1150216?: Search 1150216 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 Play England do?: Play England is the national children's play charity for England. Play England works to support better play opportunities for children and young people throughout England, based on the child's right to play set out in in Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Does Play England have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play England. 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 Play England?: Play England's website listed in our register data is http://www.playengland.org.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 Play England?: The register does not record Play England as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Play England registered as a charity?: Play England was entered on the register on 18 December 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07880687).

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.