Is Early Education a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Early Education as a registered charity (number SC039472) 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 Early Education's charity number?

Early Education's charity number is SC039472. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039472?

Search SC039472 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 Early Education have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Early Education. 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 Early Education?

Early Education's website listed in our register data is http://www.early-education.org.uk. 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 Early Education registered as a charity?

Early Education was entered on the register on 3 April 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039472Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Early Education

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

Early Education is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Early Education?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £465,821
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £495,558
Registered charity number: SC039472
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.early-education.org.uk

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Early Education (number SC039472) 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 Early Education do?

The objects of the Charity are the advancement of education and development of young children, families and individuals who are concerned with the education and care of young children in all ways charitable.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Early Education

Answers Early Education gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 3 April 2008
Also known as: The British Association For Early Childhood Education
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Early Education registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Early Education yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Early Education. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Early Education a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Early Education as a registered charity (number SC039472) 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 Early Education's charity number?: Early Education's charity number is SC039472. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039472?: Search SC039472 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 Early Education do?: The objects of the Charity are the advancement of education and development of young children, families and individuals who are concerned with the education and care of young children in all ways charitable.
Does Early Education have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Early Education. 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 Early Education?: Early Education's website listed in our register data is http://www.early-education.org.uk. 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 Early Education registered as a charity?: Early Education was entered on the register on 3 April 2008.

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.