--- title: "Leicester Play Collective — check charity number 1197158 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leicester Play Collective a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197158. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 111 Walnut Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leicester-play-collective retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:42:05.327Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leicester Play Collective is a registered charity (number 1197158) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Leicester Play Collective? Registered charity number 1197158 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 111 Walnut Street Website [leicesterplaycooperative.com](http://leicesterplaycooperative.com/) ## What does Leicester Play Collective do? The organisation exists to promote cooperative work between five Adventure Playgrounds based in Leicester. In order to submit joint funding, attract inward investment and promote partnership working across diverse areas of the City.To the benefit of our users, their Carers and Families, the wider community and for the purposes of promoting the value of free play, for Children and Young People. ## What causes is Leicester Play Collective registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leicester Play Collective yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leicester Play Collective 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=leicester-play-collective&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://leicesterplaycooperative.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leicester Play Collective a legitimate charity? Yes. Leicester Play Collective is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197158) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Leicester Play Collective's charity number? Leicester Play Collective's charity number is 1197158. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197158? Search 1197158 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 Leicester Play Collective do? The organisation exists to promote cooperative work between five Adventure Playgrounds based in Leicester. In order to submit joint funding, attract inward investment and promote partnership working across diverse areas of the City.To the benefit of our users, their Carers and Families, the wider community and for the purposes of promoting the value of free play, for Children and Young People. Does Leicester Play Collective have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leicester Play Collective. 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 Leicester Play Collective? Leicester Play Collective's website is http://leicesterplaycooperative.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197158).