Is The Parasol Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Parasol Project as a registered charity (number 1055914) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Parasol Project's charity number?

The Parasol Project's charity number is 1055914. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1055914?

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Does The Parasol Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parasol Project. 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 The Parasol Project?

The Parasol Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.parasolproject.org. 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 Parasol Project registered as a charity?

The Parasol Project was entered on the register on 6 June 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1055914

The Parasol Project

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Parasol Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The Parasol Project?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1055914
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Tower Playbase
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.parasolproject.org

Quick answer

The Parasol Project (number 1055914) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Parasol Project do?

The Parasol project supports disabled children and young people in accessing mainstream play and leisure activities.We also provide youth activities for disabled young people so that they can experience being a teenager independently of their parents.We run an inclusive dance group.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Parasol Project

Answers The Parasol Project gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records The Parasol Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 June 1996
Also known as: Parasol
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is The Parasol Project registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Parasol Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Parasol Project. 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 Parasol Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Parasol Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Parasol Project as a registered charity (number 1055914) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Parasol Project's charity number?: The Parasol Project's charity number is 1055914. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1055914?: Search 1055914 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 The Parasol Project do?: The Parasol project supports disabled children and young people in accessing mainstream play and leisure activities.We also provide youth activities for disabled young people so that they can experience being a teenager independently of their parents.We run an inclusive dance group.
Does The Parasol Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parasol Project. 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 The Parasol Project?: The Parasol Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.parasolproject.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Parasol Project?: The register records The Parasol Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was The Parasol Project registered as a charity?: The Parasol Project was entered on the register on 6 June 1996.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.