--- title: "The Purple Penguin Club — check charity number 1167387 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Purple Penguin Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167387. Disability charity based in The Vibe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-purple-penguin-club retrieved: 2026-08-27T19:36:11.589Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Purple Penguin Club is a registered charity (number 1167387) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £249,044 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 The Purple Penguin Club? Registered charity number 1167387 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Vibe Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £249,044 Website [www.purplepenguinclub.org.uk](http://www.purplepenguinclub.org.uk/) ## What does The Purple Penguin Club do? The Purple Penguin Club is a small local charity in Dagenham, which provides high quality fun and social clubs and activities for children aged 5-18 years who have a disability or additional need (those children who are unable to attend other mainstream groups/clubs or sporting activities because of their high level of needs). ## What causes is The Purple Penguin Club registered for? DisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Purple Penguin Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Purple Penguin Club 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=the-purple-penguin-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.purplepenguinclub.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Purple Penguin Club a legitimate charity? Yes. The Purple Penguin Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167387) 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 The Purple Penguin Club's charity number? The Purple Penguin Club's charity number is 1167387. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1167387? Search 1167387 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 The Purple Penguin Club do? The Purple Penguin Club is a small local charity in Dagenham, which provides high quality fun and social clubs and activities for children aged 5-18 years who have a disability or additional need (those children who are unable to attend other mainstream groups/clubs or sporting activities because of their high level of needs). Does The Purple Penguin Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Purple Penguin Club. 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 The Purple Penguin Club? The Purple Penguin Club's website is http://www.purplepenguinclub.org.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/1167387).