Is Playcare Out Of School Care a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Playcare Out Of School Care as a registered charity (number SC031906) 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 Playcare Out Of School Care's charity number?

Playcare Out Of School Care's charity number is SC031906. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC031906?

Search SC031906 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 Playcare Out Of School Care have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playcare Out Of School Care. 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 Playcare Out Of School Care?

Playcare Out Of School Care does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Playcare Out Of School Care registered as a charity?

Playcare Out Of School Care was entered on the register on 10 July 2001.

Registered charity · No. SC031906Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Playcare Out Of School Care

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

Playcare Out Of School Care is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Playcare Out Of School Care?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £129,598
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £124,724
Registered charity number: SC031906
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire

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Playcare Out Of School Care (number SC031906) 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 Playcare Out Of School Care do?

Playcare is an out of school hours childcare service which aims to support parents to continue in/take up employment and further education. Children attending are mainly of primary school age. A team of playworkers facilitate and support play opportunities which promote children's healthy development and wellbeing.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Playcare Out Of School Care

Answers Playcare Out Of School Care gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 10 July 2001
Also known as: Parents Action Group (Playcare Out Of School Care)
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Playcare Out Of School Care registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Playcare Out Of School Care yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Playcare Out Of School Care. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Playcare Out Of School Care a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Playcare Out Of School Care as a registered charity (number SC031906) 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 Playcare Out Of School Care's charity number?: Playcare Out Of School Care's charity number is SC031906. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC031906?: Search SC031906 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 Playcare Out Of School Care do?: Playcare is an out of school hours childcare service which aims to support parents to continue in/take up employment and further education. Children attending are mainly of primary school age. A team of playworkers facilitate and support play opportunities which promote children's healthy development and wellbeing.
Does Playcare Out Of School Care have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playcare Out Of School Care. 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 Playcare Out Of School Care?: Playcare Out Of School Care does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Playcare Out Of School Care registered as a charity?: Playcare Out Of School Care was entered on the register on 10 July 2001.

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.