--- title: "St John's Playtime Pre-School — check charity number 1027030 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St John's Playtime Pre-School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1027030. Education/training charity based in 3 Cowper Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-john-s-playtime-pre-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T13:21:07.757Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St John's Playtime Pre-School is a registered charity (number 1027030) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £136,384 (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 St John's Playtime Pre-School? Registered charity number 1027030 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 3 Cowper Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £136,384 Website [www.stjohnsppipswich.co.uk](http://www.stjohnsppipswich.co.uk/) ## What does St John's Playtime Pre-School do? St John's Playtime Pre-School was opened in 1980. Our main aim is to provide high quality care, learning and development for all children below the statutory school age. We work in partnership with parents to help their children learn and develop by offering a service that promotes equality and values diversity. ## What causes is St John's Playtime Pre-School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St John's Playtime Pre-School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St John's Playtime Pre-School 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=st-john-s-playtime-pre-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stjohnsppipswich.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St John's Playtime Pre-School a legitimate charity? Yes. St John's Playtime Pre-School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1027030) 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 St John's Playtime Pre-School's charity number? St John's Playtime Pre-School's charity number is 1027030. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1027030? Search 1027030 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 St John's Playtime Pre-School do? St John's Playtime Pre-School was opened in 1980. Our main aim is to provide high quality care, learning and development for all children below the statutory school age. We work in partnership with parents to help their children learn and develop by offering a service that promotes equality and values diversity. Does St John's Playtime Pre-School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St John's Playtime Pre-School. 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 St John's Playtime Pre-School? St John's Playtime Pre-School's website is http://www.stjohnsppipswich.co.uk — 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/1027030).