--- title: "Smart Play Network — check charity number SC042505 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smart Play Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042505. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smart-play-network retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:02:31.406Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smart Play Network is a registered charity (number SC042505) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £858,276 (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 Smart Play Network? Registered charity number SC042505 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £858,276 Website [www.smartplaynetwork.org](http://www.smartplaynetwork.org/) ## What does Smart Play Network do? Smart Play Network is the national organisation supporting play services and play providers in Scotland. The organisation was established in 2011 out of a pursuit to inspire and support communities to play in Scotland. We are a diverse team looking to share our knowledge of play to support organisations, projects and individuals, with the objective of helping make Scotland the ideal place for all children to grow up. We support our members with a range of training and tools for them to improve their practice and deliver a wide range of programmes across Scotland to support our aims and objec… ## What causes is Smart Play Network registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smart Play Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smart Play Network 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=smart-play-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smartplaynetwork.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smart Play Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Smart Play Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042505) 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 Smart Play Network's charity number? Smart Play Network's charity number is SC042505. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042505? Search SC042505 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 Smart Play Network do? Smart Play Network is the national organisation supporting play services and play providers in Scotland. The organisation was established in 2011 out of a pursuit to inspire and support communities to play in Scotland. We are a diverse team looking to share our knowledge of play to support organisations, projects and individuals, with the objective of helping make Scotland the ideal place for all children to grow up. We support our members with a range of training and tools for them to improve their practice and deliver a wide range of programmes across Scotland to support our aims and objec… Does Smart Play Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smart Play Network. 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 Smart Play Network? Smart Play Network's website is http://www.smartplaynetwork.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC042505).