Is East Calder Playgroup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Calder Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC016077) 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 East Calder Playgroup's charity number?

East Calder Playgroup's charity number is SC016077. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016077?

Search SC016077 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 East Calder Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Calder 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 East Calder Playgroup?

East Calder Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was East Calder Playgroup registered as a charity?

East Calder Playgroup was entered on the register on 9 November 1978.

Registered charity · No. SC016077Unincorporated association

East Calder Playgroup

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

East Calder Playgroup is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about East Calder Playgroup?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £19,057
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £22,856
Registered charity number: SC016077
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian

Quick answer

East Calder Playgroup (number SC016077) 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 East Calder Playgroup do?

The charity is set up to provide a cost effective childcare/playgroup to families.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Calder Playgroup

Answers East Calder Playgroup gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 9 November 1978
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is East Calder Playgroup registered for?

the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversitythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for East Calder Playgroup yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Calder 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 East Calder Playgroup?

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Calder Playgroup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Calder Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC016077) 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 East Calder Playgroup's charity number?: East Calder Playgroup's charity number is SC016077. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016077?: Search SC016077 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 East Calder Playgroup do?: The charity is set up to provide a cost effective childcare/playgroup to families.
Does East Calder Playgroup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Calder 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 East Calder Playgroup?: East Calder Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was East Calder Playgroup registered as a charity?: East Calder Playgroup was entered on the register on 9 November 1978.

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.