--- title: "Play Therapy Base Limited — check charity number SC045603 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Play Therapy Base Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045603. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/play-therapy-base-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:15:31.110Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Play Therapy Base Limited is a registered charity (number SC045603) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £453,960 (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 Therapy Base Limited? Registered charity number SC045603 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £453,960 Website [www.playtherapybase.co.uk](http://www.playtherapybase.co.uk/) ## What does Play Therapy Base Limited do? To provide Play Therapy services to children and families aged 3 to 14 yrs living in the Lothians. We support families working with the parents and child/ren. Children access sessions in our 3 Playrooms and we have a family waiting space for families to access. Our children shape their sessions and they lead the play we see children explore early years experiences, explore regulation and build self identity and confidence within the safety of the playroom. ## What causes is Play Therapy Base Limited registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Therapy Base Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Play Therapy Base Limited 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) 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-therapy-base-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.playtherapybase.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Play Therapy Base Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Play Therapy Base Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045603) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Play Therapy Base Limited's charity number? Play Therapy Base Limited's charity number is SC045603. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045603? Search SC045603 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 Therapy Base Limited do? To provide Play Therapy services to children and families aged 3 to 14 yrs living in the Lothians. We support families working with the parents and child/ren. Children access sessions in our 3 Playrooms and we have a family waiting space for families to access. Our children shape their sessions and they lead the play we see children explore early years experiences, explore regulation and build self identity and confidence within the safety of the playroom. Does Play Therapy Base Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play Therapy Base Limited. 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 Therapy Base Limited? Play Therapy Base Limited's website is http://www.playtherapybase.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045603).