--- title: "Portessie Playgroup — check charity number SC007769 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portessie Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007769. the advancement of education charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portessie-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:00:43.266Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portessie Playgroup is a registered charity (number SC007769) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £207,106 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Portessie Playgroup? Registered charity number SC007769 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £207,106 ## What does Portessie Playgroup do? Portessie Playgroup is a Partnership playgroup providing Early Learning and Childcare with funding for 3 & 4 year old children and is managed by the parents of the children on the Register. Volunteer representatives of the parents are elected annually at the AGM to serve as Office Bearers, who oversee the day-to-day running of the group. The Committee are responsible for holding regular meetings and ensuring the guidelines set out in the constitution are followed, the monies managed effectively and as employers, the staff looked after and the playgroup policies are up-to-date. ## What causes is Portessie Playgroup registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portessie Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portessie 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=portessie-playgroup&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portessie Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Portessie Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007769) 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 Portessie Playgroup's charity number? Portessie Playgroup's charity number is SC007769. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007769? Search SC007769 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 Portessie Playgroup do? Portessie Playgroup is a Partnership playgroup providing Early Learning and Childcare with funding for 3 & 4 year old children and is managed by the parents of the children on the Register. Volunteer representatives of the parents are elected annually at the AGM to serve as Office Bearers, who oversee the day-to-day running of the group. The Committee are responsible for holding regular meetings and ensuring the guidelines set out in the constitution are followed, the monies managed effectively and as employers, the staff looked after and the playgroup policies are up-to-date. Does Portessie Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portessie 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 Portessie Playgroup? Portessie 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=SC007769).