Is Play Works a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Play Works as a registered charity (number SC000843) 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 Works's charity number?

Play Works's charity number is SC000843. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000843?

Search SC000843 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 Works have reviews and complaints?

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

Play Works's website listed in our register data is https://www.playworks.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 Works registered as a charity?

Play Works was entered on the register on 22 March 1989.

Registered charity · No. SC000843Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Play Works

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

Play Works is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Play Works?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,543,092
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,537,425
Registered charity number: SC000843
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.playworks.org.uk

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Play Works (number SC000843) 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 Works do?

We trust the power of play to change the lives of children and families facing adversity or poverty. At Play Works, we believe every child deserves the chance to play, grow and belong. We're working towards a Scotland where play is valued in every home, school, and community - because play works, and it changes lives.

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

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

Answers Play Works 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”.

Where does Play Works's money come from?

Play Works reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.5m (99%), trading and fundraising events £12k (1%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.5m · 99%
Trading and fundraising events£12k · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 March 1989
Also known as: Family And Community Development West Lothian
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Play Works registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Play Works yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Play Works a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Play Works as a registered charity (number SC000843) 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 Works's charity number?: Play Works's charity number is SC000843. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000843?: Search SC000843 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 Works do?: We trust the power of play to change the lives of children and families facing adversity or poverty. At Play Works, we believe every child deserves the chance to play, grow and belong. We're working towards a Scotland where play is valued in every home, school, and community - because play works, and it changes lives.
Does Play Works have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Play Works. 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 Works?: Play Works's website listed in our register data is https://www.playworks.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.
Where does Play Works's money come from?: Play Works reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.5m (99%), trading and fundraising events £12k (1%).
When was Play Works registered as a charity?: Play Works was entered on the register on 22 March 1989.

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.