Is The Centre Playgroup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Centre Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC018857) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is The Centre Playgroup's charity number?

The Centre Playgroup's charity number is SC018857. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC018857?

Search SC018857 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.

Does The Centre Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Centre Playgroup. 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 The Centre Playgroup?

The Centre Playgroup's website listed in our register data is http://www.thecentreplaygroup.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was The Centre Playgroup registered as a charity?

The Centre Playgroup was entered on the register on 17 September 2005.

Registered charity · No. SC018857Unincorporated association

The Centre Playgroup

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

The Centre Playgroup is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about The Centre Playgroup?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £219,989
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £203,906
Registered charity number: SC018857
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.thecentreplaygroup.com

Quick answer

The Centre Playgroup (number SC018857) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Centre Playgroup do?

The aim of the group is to advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience, so that they take a constructive place in the community and also to advance the education of their parents and other appropriate persons.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Centre Playgroup

Answers The Centre Playgroup gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 September 2005
Also known as: Centre Playgroup
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is The Centre Playgroup registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Centre Playgroup yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Centre Playgroup. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Centre Playgroup?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Centre Playgroup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Centre Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC018857) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Centre Playgroup's charity number?: The Centre Playgroup's charity number is SC018857. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC018857?: Search SC018857 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 The Centre Playgroup do?: The aim of the group is to advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience, so that they take a constructive place in the community and also to advance the education of their parents and other appropriate persons.
Does The Centre Playgroup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Centre Playgroup. 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 The Centre Playgroup?: The Centre Playgroup's website listed in our register data is http://www.thecentreplaygroup.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was The Centre Playgroup registered as a charity?: The Centre Playgroup was entered on the register on 17 September 2005.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.