Is Play Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Play Scotland as a registered charity (number SC029167) 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 Scotland's charity number?

Play Scotland's charity number is SC029167. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029167?

Search SC029167 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 Scotland have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Play Scotland was entered on the register on 2 July 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029167Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Play Scotland

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

Play Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, 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.

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What are the key facts about Play Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £345,685
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £342,561
Registered charity number: SC029167
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.playscotland.org

Quick answer

Play Scotland (number SC029167) 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 Scotland do?

Play Scotland is the national expert in play and works to promote the importance of play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities at home, in early learning and childcare environments and in the community. Play Scotland’s work is underpinned by Article 31 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) , and the UNCRC General Comment No17 (Article 31) which articulates the “the need to create time and space for children to engage in spontaneous play, recreation and creativity, and to promote societal attitudes that support and encour…

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Play Scotland 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: 2 July 1999
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Play Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Play Scotland yet?

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

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 Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Play Scotland as a registered charity (number SC029167) 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 Scotland's charity number?: Play Scotland's charity number is SC029167. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029167?: Search SC029167 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 Scotland do?: Play Scotland is the national expert in play and works to promote the importance of play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities at home, in early learning and childcare environments and in the community. Play Scotland’s work is underpinned by Article 31 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) , and the UNCRC General Comment No17 (Article 31) which articulates the “the need to create time and space for children to engage in spontaneous play, recreation and creativity, and to promote societal attitudes that support and encour…
Does Play Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play Scotland. 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 Scotland?: Play Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.playscotland.org. 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 Scotland registered as a charity?: Play Scotland was entered on the register on 2 July 1999.

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.