--- title: "Rothbury Playgroup — check charity number 1040983 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rothbury Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1040983. Education/training charity based in Rothbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rothbury-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:59:51.069Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rothbury Playgroup is a registered charity (number 1040983) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Rothbury Playgroup? Registered charity number 1040983 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Rothbury ## What does Rothbury Playgroup do? Enhances the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide the needs of their children through community groups. ## What causes is Rothbury Playgroup registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rothbury Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rothbury 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=rothbury-playgroup&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rothbury Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Rothbury Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1040983) 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 Rothbury Playgroup's charity number? Rothbury Playgroup's charity number is 1040983. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1040983? Search 1040983 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 Rothbury Playgroup do? Enhances the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide the needs of their children through community groups. Does Rothbury Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rothbury Playgroup. 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 Rothbury Playgroup? Rothbury Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1040983).