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title: "The Society of Health Play Specialists — check charity number 1205808 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Society of Health Play Specialists a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205808. Education/training charity based in Wigston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society-of-health-play-specialists
retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:22:47.086Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Society of Health Play Specialists is a registered charity (number 1205808) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £106,288 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Society of Health Play Specialists?

Registered charity number

1205808

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Wigston

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£106,288

Website

[sohps.org.uk](https://sohps.org.uk/)

## What does The Society of Health Play Specialists do?

Educational Charity responsible for both the approving of courses to train and the ongoing registration of Health Play Specialists

## What causes is The Society of Health Play Specialists registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society of Health Play Specialists yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Society of Health Play Specialists 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.
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[Visit charity website](https://sohps.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Society of Health Play Specialists a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Society of Health Play Specialists is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205808) 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 Society of Health Play Specialists's charity number?

The Society of Health Play Specialists's charity number is 1205808. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1205808?

Search 1205808 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 Society of Health Play Specialists do?

Educational Charity responsible for both the approving of courses to train and the ongoing registration of Health Play Specialists

Does The Society of Health Play Specialists have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society of Health Play Specialists. 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 Society of Health Play Specialists?

The Society of Health Play Specialists's website is https://sohps.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/1205808).