Is Play Midlothian a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Play Midlothian as a registered charity (number SC025474) 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 Play Midlothian's charity number?

Play Midlothian's charity number is SC025474. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC025474?

Search SC025474 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.

Does Play Midlothian have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Play Midlothian was entered on the register on 4 November 1996.

Registered charity · No. SC025474Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Play Midlothian

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Play Midlothian is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Play Midlothian?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £252,851
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £251,284
Registered charity number: SC025474
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.playmidlothian.org.uk

Quick answer

Play Midlothian (number SC025474) 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 Play Midlothian do?

We want every child to experience the play they need to thrive, and enable this by creating opportunities, removing barriers to access and addressing inequalities. We focus on play because this benefits health, wellbeing and development. We support 1,000 children through 725 free sessions per year. Play in Mind provides adventurous woodland play for children with mental health challenges, referred for support to destress in nature, build resilience, and make friends, reducing health inequalities. Play for All supports disabled children and their families. Support at home shares low-cost id…

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Play Midlothian gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 November 1996
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Play Midlothian registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Play Midlothian yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Play Midlothian a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Play Midlothian as a registered charity (number SC025474) 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 Play Midlothian's charity number?: Play Midlothian's charity number is SC025474. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC025474?: Search SC025474 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 Play Midlothian do?: We want every child to experience the play they need to thrive, and enable this by creating opportunities, removing barriers to access and addressing inequalities. We focus on play because this benefits health, wellbeing and development. We support 1,000 children through 725 free sessions per year. Play in Mind provides adventurous woodland play for children with mental health challenges, referred for support to destress in nature, build resilience, and make friends, reducing health inequalities. Play for All supports disabled children and their families. Support at home shares low-cost id…
Does Play Midlothian have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play Midlothian. 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 Play Midlothian?: Play Midlothian's website listed in our register data is http://www.playmidlothian.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 Midlothian registered as a charity?: Play Midlothian was entered on the register on 4 November 1996.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.