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Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) is a dynamic local charity supporting the right to play. We deliver place-based community support to children and families through play, with the aim of supporting children, families and communities to flourish.· For many families, ensuring their children get sufficient outdoor play to meet their social and developmental needs is challenging, and access to play spaces and opportunities are not equal. We address inequalities by focusing on areas of higher deprivation and working with families with children with additional support needs. Choose Play raises understanding of the value of play and increases adults’ confidence to provide play. We aim to: · Make healthy, nurturing places to play, especially outdoors in nature · Enable children’s …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, East Lothian Play Association SCIO has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEast Lothian Play Association SCIO is a registered education nonprofit based in East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is SC050202. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £131K in annual revenue.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO's official registration number is SC050202, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO is located in East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, East Lothian Play Association SCIO has £131K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £131K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, East Lothian Play Association SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) is a dynamic local charity supporting the right to play. We deliver place-based community support to children and families through play, with the aim of supporting children, families and communities to flourish.· For many families, ensuring their children get sufficient outdoor play to meet their social and developmental needs is challenging, and access to play spaces and opportunities are not equal. We address inequalities by focusing on areas of higher deprivation and working with families with children with additional support needs. Choose Play raises understanding of the value of play and increases adults’ confidence to provide play. We aim to: · Make healthy, nurturing... East Lothian Play Association SCIO is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £131K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify East Lothian Play Association SCIO in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to East Lothian Play Association SCIO directly through its donation page (https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/17031#!/DonationDetails). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to East Lothian Play Association SCIO are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO is based in East Lothian in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO was first registered in 2020, making it approximately 6 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
East Lothian Play Association SCIO is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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- What is East Lothian Play Association SCIO?
- East Lothian Play Association SCIO is a education scio based in East Lothian, United Kingdom. Choose Play (East Lothian Play Association) is a dynamic local charity supporting the right to play. We deliver place-based community support to children and families through play, with the aim of supporting children, families and communities to flourish.· For many families, ensuring their children get sufficient outdoor play to meet their social and developmental needs is challenging, and access to play spaces and opportunities are not equal. We address inequalities by focusing on areas of higher deprivation and working with families with children with additional support needs. Choose Play raises understanding of the value of play and increases adults’ confidence to provide play. We aim to: · Make healthy, nurturing places to play, especially outdoors in nature · Enable children’s idea and views to be heard and have influence · Enthuse and support families, schools and communities to make play happen · Deliver inclusive and accessible play opportunities in all seasons. 'the advancement of education','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation' 4 The organisation’s purposes are: (i) the advancement of education (ii) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended (iii) the advancement of human right, in particular, children’s right to play as enshrined in article 31 of the UN Convention of the Rights of the child.
- When was East Lothian Play Association SCIO founded?
- East Lothian Play Association SCIO was founded in 2020.
- Where is East Lothian Play Association SCIO located?
- Headquartered in East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is East Lothian Play Association SCIO's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is East Lothian Play Association SCIO trustworthy?
- East Lothian Play Association SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is East Lothian Play Association SCIO's registration number?
- Registration: SC050202 (United Kingdom).
- What is East Lothian Play Association SCIO's website?
- https://www.elpa.org.uk
- Are donations to East Lothian Play Association SCIO tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.