--- title: "Maxwelltown Playcare — check charity number SC029237 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maxwelltown Playcare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029237. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maxwelltown-playcare retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:56:05.967Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maxwelltown Playcare is a registered charity (number SC029237) 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. Its latest reported income was £770,349 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Maxwelltown Playcare? Registered charity number SC029237 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £770,349 ## What does Maxwelltown Playcare do? The Committee and Management team work together to carry out our aims and objectives by delivering Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3,4 and 5 year olds within the 'Realising the Ambition' frame work. Supporting parents/carers back to work/study and for respite care. We work with outside agencies & professionals to ensure that the needs of our youngest learners & those with additional needs are taken into account. Times and sessions are agreed with services users to benefit and meet their needs. Personal learning portfolios are used and maintained to provide a record of milestones and achiev… ## What causes is Maxwelltown Playcare registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maxwelltown Playcare yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maxwelltown Playcare 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=maxwelltown-playcare&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maxwelltown Playcare a legitimate charity? Yes. Maxwelltown Playcare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029237) 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 Maxwelltown Playcare's charity number? Maxwelltown Playcare's charity number is SC029237. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029237? Search SC029237 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 Maxwelltown Playcare do? The Committee and Management team work together to carry out our aims and objectives by delivering Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3,4 and 5 year olds within the 'Realising the Ambition' frame work. Supporting parents/carers back to work/study and for respite care. We work with outside agencies & professionals to ensure that the needs of our youngest learners & those with additional needs are taken into account. Times and sessions are agreed with services users to benefit and meet their needs. Personal learning portfolios are used and maintained to provide a record of milestones and achiev… Does Maxwelltown Playcare have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maxwelltown Playcare. 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 Maxwelltown Playcare? Maxwelltown Playcare 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=SC029237).