Registered charity · No. 1125609Charitable company
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Hope and Play
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Hope and Play is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.
Hope and Play (number 1125609) 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 Hope and Play do?
Every child has a right to grow up in a safe and playful environment with hope for a happy future. We create opportunities for children denied these rights. We have created seaside summer camps for children who have never seen the sea, built playgrounds in war-battered areas, sent educational laptops to schools in refugee camps, and stocked children's Libraries and classrooms.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hope and Play
Answers Hope and Play gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, 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 Hope and Play 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
Hope and Play's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Hope and Play registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability
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The register data used for this profile lists Hope and Play as a registered charity (number 1125609) 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 Hope and Play's charity number?
Hope and Play's charity number is 1125609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Hope and Play do?
Every child has a right to grow up in a safe and playful environment with hope for a happy future. We create opportunities for children denied these rights. We have created seaside summer camps for children who have never seen the sea, built playgrounds in war-battered areas, sent educational laptops to schools in refugee camps, and stocked children's Libraries and classrooms.
Does Hope and Play have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope and Play. 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 Hope and Play?
Hope and Play's website listed in our register data is http://www.hopeandplay.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 Hope and Play?
The register records Hope and Play 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.
Are Hope and Play's trustees paid?
Hope and Play's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Hope and Play registered as a charity?
Hope and Play was entered on the register on 26 August 2008. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06318127).