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The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO

The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales working in recreation, based in Oxford.

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The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO is a registered charity (number 1157509) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £48,176 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO?

Registered charity number
1157509
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Oxford
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£48,176

What does The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO do?

Close to Oxford City centre, the South Oxford Adventure Playground (SOAP) provides a well equipped, free, open access play area for all children. Supervised by playworkers, it's open at Easter, summer holidays & half-terms, & after school in the summer. Children aged 7 upwards can register to visit without a parent/carer. Approx 400 children register per year, and about 7,000 child visits occur.

What causes is The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO registered for?

Recreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157509) 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 South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO's charity number?
The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO's charity number is 1157509. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1157509?
Search 1157509 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 South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO do?
Close to Oxford City centre, the South Oxford Adventure Playground (SOAP) provides a well equipped, free, open access play area for all children. Supervised by playworkers, it's open at Easter, summer holidays & half-terms, & after school in the summer. Children aged 7 upwards can register to visit without a parent/carer. Approx 400 children register per year, and about 7,000 child visits occur.
Does The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO. 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 South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO?
The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO's website is http://www.soapoxford.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.