--- title: "Thurrock Play Network — check charity number 296428 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thurrock Play Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296428. Education/training charity based in Heath Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thurrock-play-network retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:15:20.161Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thurrock Play Network is a registered charity (number 296428) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £83,630 (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 Thurrock Play Network? Registered charity number 296428 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Heath Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £83,630 Website [www.thurrockplaynetwork.co.uk](http://www.thurrockplaynetwork.co.uk/) ## What does Thurrock Play Network do? INDEPENDENT ADVICE, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR PLAY AND RECREATION IN THE COMMUNITY ## What causes is Thurrock Play Network registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thurrock Play Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thurrock Play Network 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=thurrock-play-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thurrockplaynetwork.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thurrock Play Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Thurrock Play Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296428) 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 Thurrock Play Network's charity number? Thurrock Play Network's charity number is 296428. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296428? Search 296428 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 Thurrock Play Network do? INDEPENDENT ADVICE, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR PLAY AND RECREATION IN THE COMMUNITY Does Thurrock Play Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thurrock Play Network. 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 Thurrock Play Network? Thurrock Play Network's website is http://www.thurrockplaynetwork.co.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/296428).