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title: "Y W C a Playgroup — check charity number 1049672 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Y W C a Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1049672. Education/training charity based in Church Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/y-w-c-a-playgroup
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:14:13.939Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Y W C a Playgroup is a registered charity (number 1049672) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £153,453 (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 Y W C a Playgroup?

Registered charity number

1049672

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Church Walk

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£153,453

Website

[happykidsaltrincham.co.uk](http://happykidsaltrincham.co.uk/)

## What does Y W C a Playgroup do?

To provide secure, supervised nursery facilities for pre-school children over the age of 1.5yrs to the age of 5 yrs, at an affordable price. We operate 5 mornings and 4 afternoons a week for a total of 31 hours and take up to 30 children per session. A limited number of places are reserved for children whose circumstances render them in need of a place, should the situation arise.

## What causes is Y W C a Playgroup registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Y W C a Playgroup yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Y W C a 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Y W C a Playgroup a legitimate charity?

Yes. Y W C a Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1049672) 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 Y W C a Playgroup's charity number?

Y W C a Playgroup's charity number is 1049672. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1049672?

Search 1049672 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 Y W C a Playgroup do?

To provide secure, supervised nursery facilities for pre-school children over the age of 1.5yrs to the age of 5 yrs, at an affordable price. We operate 5 mornings and 4 afternoons a week for a total of 31 hours and take up to 30 children per session. A limited number of places are reserved for children whose circumstances render them in need of a place, should the situation arise.

Does Y W C a Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Y W C a Playgroup. 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 Y W C a Playgroup?

Y W C a Playgroup's website is http://happykidsaltrincham.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/1049672).