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title: "Play England — check charity number 1150216 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Play England a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150216. Education/training charity based in Scrapstore House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/play-england
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:15:41.211Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Play England is a registered charity (number 1150216) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,040 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Play England?

Registered charity number

1150216

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Scrapstore House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,040

Website

[www.playengland.org.uk](http://www.playengland.org.uk/)

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Play England 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.
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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=play-england&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.playengland.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Play England a legitimate charity?

Yes. Play England is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150216) 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 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 is http://www.playengland.org.uk — 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/1150216).