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title: "Play Torbay — check charity number 1137551 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Play Torbay a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137551. Education/training charity based in Rowan Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/play-torbay
retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:43:16.920Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Play Torbay is a registered charity (number 1137551) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £398,446 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Torbay?

Registered charity number

1137551

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Rowan Way

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£398,446

Website

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

## What does Play Torbay do?

Over 9,000 individual activities delivered to over 3,057 individual children and young people age 4-19 in one year.Resulting in over 22,000 individual play opportunities. 89.7% of these children are marginalised in some way: looked after, young carers, disabled, low income, families with complex needs.BUT when they're with us they're not wearing labels ? they just love to PLAY and have fun!

## What causes is Play Torbay registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur SportOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Play Torbay yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Play Torbay 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Play Torbay a legitimate charity?

Yes. Play Torbay is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137551) 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 Torbay's charity number?

Play Torbay's charity number is 1137551. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1137551?

Search 1137551 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 Torbay do?

Over 9,000 individual activities delivered to over 3,057 individual children and young people age 4-19 in one year.Resulting in over 22,000 individual play opportunities. 89.7% of these children are marginalised in some way: looked after, young carers, disabled, low income, families with complex needs.BUT when they're with us they're not wearing labels ? they just love to PLAY and have fun!

Does Play Torbay have reviews and complaints?

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

Play Torbay's website is http://www.playtorbay.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/1137551).