--- title: "Playmates Playgroup — check charity number 1028557 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Playmates Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1028557. Education/training charity based in Windmill School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playmates-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:32.593Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Playmates Playgroup is a registered charity (number 1028557) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £334,143 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Playmates Playgroup? Registered charity number 1028557 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Windmill School Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £334,143 Website [www.raundsplaymates.co.uk](http://www.raundsplaymates.co.uk/) ## What does Playmates Playgroup do? Providing high quality child care and education to children in the local community of Raunds and surrounding area. Having the benefit of being located on a well respected local primary school and managed by a committed number of our parents. ## What causes is Playmates Playgroup registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Playmates Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playmates Playgroup 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=playmates-playgroup&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.raundsplaymates.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Playmates Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Playmates Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1028557) 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 Playmates Playgroup's charity number? Playmates Playgroup's charity number is 1028557. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1028557? Search 1028557 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 Playmates Playgroup do? Providing high quality child care and education to children in the local community of Raunds and surrounding area. Having the benefit of being located on a well respected local primary school and managed by a committed number of our parents. Does Playmates Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playmates Playgroup. 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 Playmates Playgroup? Playmates Playgroup's website is http://www.raundsplaymates.co.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/1028557).