Is Playden Nursery (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Playden Nursery (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC017968) 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO)'s charity number?

Playden Nursery (SCIO)'s charity number is SC017968. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017968?

Search SC017968 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playden Nursery (SCIO). 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO)?

Playden Nursery (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.playdennursery.co.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 Playden Nursery (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Playden Nursery (SCIO) was entered on the register on 27 June 1977.

Registered charity · No. SC017968SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Playden Nursery (SCIO)

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

Playden Nursery (SCIO) 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £119,910
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £155,853
Registered charity number: SC017968
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.playdennursery.co.uk

Quick answer

Playden Nursery (SCIO) (number SC017968) 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO) do?

We provide a safe and stimulating nursery environment for children aged 2yrs - 5yrs

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Playden Nursery (SCIO)

Answers Playden Nursery (SCIO) 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: 27 June 1977
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Playden Nursery (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Playden Nursery (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Playden Nursery (SCIO). 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Playden Nursery (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC017968) 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO)'s charity number?: Playden Nursery (SCIO)'s charity number is SC017968. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017968?: Search SC017968 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO) do?: We provide a safe and stimulating nursery environment for children aged 2yrs - 5yrs
Does Playden Nursery (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playden Nursery (SCIO). 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 Playden Nursery (SCIO)?: Playden Nursery (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.playdennursery.co.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 Playden Nursery (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Playden Nursery (SCIO) was entered on the register on 27 June 1977.

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.