--- title: "Gylemuir Community Playgroup — check charity number SC038445 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gylemuir Community Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038445. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gylemuir-community-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:21:59.797Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gylemuir Community Playgroup is a registered charity (number SC038445) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £35,695 (year ending 2024-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Gylemuir Community Playgroup? Registered charity number SC038445 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31) £35,695 ## What does Gylemuir Community Playgroup do? We are a small charity Playgroup offering high quality care and early learning for children from age 2 - 5 years. We provide a safe, stimulating, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can learn through play, build confidence and develop social and emotional skills Playgroup is usually the first place children have stayed by themselves away from immediate family/carers. We pride ourselves on building strong home links and really getting to know our children and families before they move on into the Nursery/School education system. ## What causes is Gylemuir Community Playgroup registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gylemuir Community Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gylemuir Community Playgroup is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gylemuir-community-playgroup&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gylemuir Community Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Gylemuir Community Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038445) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Gylemuir Community Playgroup's charity number? Gylemuir Community Playgroup's charity number is SC038445. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038445? Search SC038445 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 Gylemuir Community Playgroup do? We are a small charity Playgroup offering high quality care and early learning for children from age 2 - 5 years. We provide a safe, stimulating, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can learn through play, build confidence and develop social and emotional skills Playgroup is usually the first place children have stayed by themselves away from immediate family/carers. We pride ourselves on building strong home links and really getting to know our children and families before they move on into the Nursery/School education system. Does Gylemuir Community Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gylemuir Community 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 Gylemuir Community Playgroup? Gylemuir Community Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038445).