--- title: "West End Playgroup — charity 1100523 | CharityCompare" description: "West End Playgroup (charity 1100523): income £229k (2023). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-end-playgroup retrieved: 2026-10-07T05:27:25.649Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1100523Charitable company WE # West End Playgroup Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data West End Playgroup is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.wsm.co.uk/INSOLVENCY) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1100523&subId=0) Work at West End Playgroup? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-end-playgroup&type=claim&name=West%20End%20Playgroup) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The official register extract marks this charity as insolvent. The register reporting status is “Suppressed”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1100523&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about West End Playgroup? Reported income · year ending 2023-08-31 £229,398 Reported spending · year ending 2023-08-31 £211,197 Registered charity number 1100523 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) 1c Becketts Place Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [WWW.WSM.CO.UK/INSOLVENCY](http://www.wsm.co.uk/INSOLVENCY) Quick answer West End Playgroup (number 1100523) 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 West End Playgroup do? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES We firmly believe in the importance of play and an informal child centred approach to education. Our aim is to develop a child's independence, self- esteem and confidence through the provision of stimulating activities that help them understand the world in which they live. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West End Playgroup Answers West End Playgroup gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are West End Playgroup's highest-paid staff paid? West End Playgroup's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2023 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record West End Playgroup as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. West End Playgroup's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2023 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 November 2003 Company number [04738921](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04738921) (Companies House) Where it says it operates Surrey ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People. **Reported activities:** Provides Services. 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 West End Playgroup registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West End Playgroup yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West End 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to West End Playgroup? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-end-playgroup&type=claim&name=West%20End%20Playgroup) [Visit charity website](http://www.wsm.co.uk/INSOLVENCY) ## Frequently asked questions Is West End Playgroup a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists West End Playgroup as a registered charity (number 1100523) 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 West End Playgroup's charity number? West End Playgroup's charity number is 1100523. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1100523? Search 1100523 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 West End Playgroup do? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES We firmly believe in the importance of play and an informal child centred approach to education. Our aim is to develop a child's independence, self- esteem and confidence through the provision of stimulating activities that help them understand the world in which they live. Does West End Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West End 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 West End Playgroup? West End Playgroup's website listed in our register data is http://WWW.WSM.CO.UK/INSOLVENCY. 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. How much is West End Playgroup's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. West End Playgroup's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2023 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to West End Playgroup? The register does not record West End Playgroup as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are West End Playgroup's trustees paid? West End Playgroup's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2023 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was West End Playgroup registered as a charity? West End Playgroup was entered on the register on 4 November 2003. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04738921). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1100523&subId=0).