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title: "St Matthews Playgroup — check charity number 1054908 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is St Matthews Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1054908. Education/training charity based in Ebley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-matthews-playgroup
retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:30:03.622Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

St Matthews Playgroup is a registered charity (number 1054908) 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 £64,022 (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 Matthews Playgroup?

Registered charity number

1054908

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Ebley

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£64,022

## What does St Matthews Playgroup do?

St Matthews playgroup operate as a non- profit making organisation and are registered with OFSTED.The playgroup is committed to the care and education of children from 2 to 4 years of age and provide a wide range of activities both indoors and out that comply with current early years regulations.

## What causes is St Matthews Playgroup registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Matthews Playgroup yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Matthews 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is St Matthews Playgroup a legitimate charity?

Yes. St Matthews Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1054908) 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 Matthews Playgroup's charity number?

St Matthews Playgroup's charity number is 1054908. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1054908?

Search 1054908 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 Matthews Playgroup do?

St Matthews playgroup operate as a non- profit making organisation and are registered with OFSTED.The playgroup is committed to the care and education of children from 2 to 4 years of age and provide a wide range of activities both indoors and out that comply with current early years regulations.

Does St Matthews Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Matthews 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 St Matthews Playgroup?

St Matthews 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/1054908).