--- title: "Playground for Children — check charity number 520115 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Playground for Children a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 520115. Amateur Sport charity based in Council. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playground-for-children retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:43:47.076Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Playground for Children is a registered charity (number 520115) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. 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 Playground for Children? Registered charity number 520115 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Council ## What does Playground for Children do? The Charity is basically an area of land left to the authority in the early 1900's by Robert Rayner McClure. It is situated adjacent to the river Tame in the Lancashire Hill area of Stockport and is used as a childrens recreation ground. There is no income generated and any maintenance costs form part of the grounds maintenance budget. ## What causes is Playground for Children registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Playground for Children yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playground for Children 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=playground-for-children&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Playground for Children a legitimate charity? Yes. Playground for Children is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 520115) 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 Playground for Children's charity number? Playground for Children's charity number is 520115. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 520115? Search 520115 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 Playground for Children do? The Charity is basically an area of land left to the authority in the early 1900's by Robert Rayner McClure. It is situated adjacent to the river Tame in the Lancashire Hill area of Stockport and is used as a childrens recreation ground. There is no income generated and any maintenance costs form part of the grounds maintenance budget. Does Playground for Children have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playground for Children. 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 Playground for Children? Playground for Children does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/520115).