--- title: "St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup — check charity number SC012553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012553. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-nicholas-pre-school-playgroup-2 retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:35:02.691Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup is a registered charity (number SC012553) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £29,844 (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 St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup? Registered charity number SC012553 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £29,844 ## What does St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup do? foster the education and training of children of preschool age with the object of fitting them for and helping them toward their entry into school and wider community and in furtherance thereof:-To provide safe and satisfying group play in which parents may take part when appropriate. To encourage other activities through which parents may help their children and the foregoing aims and objects may be achieved . ## What causes is St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Nicholas Pre School 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=st-nicholas-pre-school-playgroup-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012553) 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 St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup's charity number? St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup's charity number is SC012553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012553? Search SC012553 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 St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup do? foster the education and training of children of preschool age with the object of fitting them for and helping them toward their entry into school and wider community and in furtherance thereof:-To provide safe and satisfying group play in which parents may take part when appropriate. To encourage other activities through which parents may help their children and the foregoing aims and objects may be achieved . Does St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Nicholas Pre School 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 St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup? St Nicholas Pre School 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=SC012553).