--- title: "Playshack Playgroup — check charity number 1086808 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Playshack Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086808. Education/training charity based in Lavender House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playshack-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:27:03.625Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Playshack Playgroup is a registered charity (number 1086808) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £43,921 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Playshack Playgroup? Registered charity number 1086808 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lavender House Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £43,921 ## What does Playshack Playgroup do? We are a community based playgroup , our aim is to provide and promote the development of education to the under 5's and also to provide the opportunity for parents and carers to become involved in their childs education at an affordable rate. The nursery is open to all members of the community. ## What causes is Playshack Playgroup registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Playshack Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Playshack 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=playshack-playgroup&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Playshack Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Playshack Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086808) 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 Playshack Playgroup's charity number? Playshack Playgroup's charity number is 1086808. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086808? Search 1086808 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 Playshack Playgroup do? We are a community based playgroup , our aim is to provide and promote the development of education to the under 5's and also to provide the opportunity for parents and carers to become involved in their childs education at an affordable rate. The nursery is open to all members of the community. Does Playshack Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Playshack 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 Playshack Playgroup? Playshack Playgroup 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/1086808).