--- title: "Play Worcester — check charity number 702616 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Play Worcester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 702616. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Perdiswell Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/play-worcester retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:42:47.133Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Play Worcester is a registered charity (number 702616) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £22,013 (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 Worcester? Registered charity number 702616 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Perdiswell Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,013 Website [www.worcesterplaycouncil.org.uk](http://www.worcesterplaycouncil.org.uk/) ## What does Play Worcester do? The charity provides facilities for recreation or leisure time occupations for persons under the age of 16 who are resident in the City of Worcester. Such facilities being that which the beneficiaries have need by reason of their youth, social or economic circumstances and which will improve the conditions of life of the beneficiaries by promoting their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. ## What causes is Play Worcester registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Play Worcester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Play Worcester 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-worcester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.worcesterplaycouncil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Play Worcester a legitimate charity? Yes. Play Worcester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 702616) 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 Worcester's charity number? Play Worcester's charity number is 702616. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 702616? Search 702616 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 Worcester do? The charity provides facilities for recreation or leisure time occupations for persons under the age of 16 who are resident in the City of Worcester. Such facilities being that which the beneficiaries have need by reason of their youth, social or economic circumstances and which will improve the conditions of life of the beneficiaries by promoting their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Does Play Worcester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play Worcester. 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 Worcester? Play Worcester's website is http://www.worcesterplaycouncil.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/702616).