--- title: "Playing for Cake — check charity number 1205912 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Playing for Cake a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205912. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Sheringham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playing-for-cake retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:05.363Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Playing for Cake is a registered charity (number 1205912) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £58,706 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Playing for Cake? Registered charity number 1205912 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sheringham Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £58,706 Website [playingforcake.uk](http://playingforcake.uk/) ## What does Playing for Cake do? Playing for Cake delivers fun, interactive and participatory community-based singing, music-making and other creative opportunities for all ages and abilities in accessible locations in Norfolk. ## What causes is Playing for Cake registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Playing for Cake yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playing for Cake 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=playing-for-cake&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://playingforcake.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Playing for Cake a legitimate charity? Yes. Playing for Cake is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205912) 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 Playing for Cake's charity number? Playing for Cake's charity number is 1205912. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205912? Search 1205912 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 Playing for Cake do? Playing for Cake delivers fun, interactive and participatory community-based singing, music-making and other creative opportunities for all ages and abilities in accessible locations in Norfolk. Does Playing for Cake have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playing for Cake. 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 Playing for Cake? Playing for Cake's website is http://playingforcake.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/1205912).