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Registered charity · No. SC044072SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Glasgow City

Playlist for Life

Playlist for Life is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

Playlist for Life is a registered charity (number SC044072) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £498,279 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Playlist for Life?

Registered charity number
SC044072
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£498,279

What does Playlist for Life do?

Playlist for Life is a UK wide dementia charity which provides support to people living with dementia and their families by using music to improve their quality of life. The charity enables and empowers communities, healthcare and social care settings to take advantage of personalised playlists, by providing tools training and support to empower others to use playlists.

What causes is Playlist for Life registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Playlist for Life yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playlist for Life 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Playlist for Life a legitimate charity?
Yes. Playlist for Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044072) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Playlist for Life's charity number?
Playlist for Life's charity number is SC044072. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044072?
Search SC044072 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 Playlist for Life do?
Playlist for Life is a UK wide dementia charity which provides support to people living with dementia and their families by using music to improve their quality of life. The charity enables and empowers communities, healthcare and social care settings to take advantage of personalised playlists, by providing tools training and support to empower others to use playlists.
Does Playlist for Life have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playlist for Life. 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 Playlist for Life?
Playlist for Life's website is http://www.playlistforlife.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.