Is Play Kenya a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Play Kenya as a registered charity (number 1136902) 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 Kenya's charity number?

Play Kenya's charity number is 1136902. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1136902?

Search 1136902 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 Kenya have reviews and complaints?

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

Play Kenya's website listed in our register data is http://www.playkenya.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 Play Kenya registered as a charity?

Play Kenya was entered on the register on 15 July 2010.

Registered charity · No. 1136902

Play Kenya

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Play Kenya is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Play Kenya?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1136902
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Wokingham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.playkenya.com

Quick answer

Play Kenya (number 1136902) 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 Kenya do?

Play Kenya was developed to support the emotional wellbeing of children who have been orphaned, abused, neglected and abandoned in orphanages and institutions in Kenya.We train and supervise local staff in orphanages through our Attachment Play Program and have experienced a lasting positive impact of our holistic approach to the emotional needs of these vulnerable individuals.

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

From the annual return

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

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 July 2010
Where it says it operates: Kenya

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.

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 Kenya registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Play Kenya yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Play Kenya a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Play Kenya as a registered charity (number 1136902) 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 Kenya's charity number?: Play Kenya's charity number is 1136902. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1136902?: Search 1136902 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 Kenya do?: Play Kenya was developed to support the emotional wellbeing of children who have been orphaned, abused, neglected and abandoned in orphanages and institutions in Kenya.We train and supervise local staff in orphanages through our Attachment Play Program and have experienced a lasting positive impact of our holistic approach to the emotional needs of these vulnerable individuals.
Does Play Kenya have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play Kenya. 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 Kenya?: Play Kenya's website listed in our register data is http://www.playkenya.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Play Kenya?: The register does not record Play Kenya as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Play Kenya registered as a charity?: Play Kenya was entered on the register on 15 July 2010.

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.