Play Action International
About
We are an international NGO whose mission is to use play-based approaches to enhance disadvantaged children's learning, development and wellbeing and ultimately, transform their lives. We support some of the most vulnerable children and communities in the world, including children living in extreme poverty and those experiencing danger, displacement, conflict and natural/humanitarian disasters.
Focus & reach
Verification & registration
Every mark links to the official registry entry and opens in a new tab.
Integrity assessment
A score from 0 to 100 for how openly a charity shares public information across five areas: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and data recency. It does not measure programme impact. See exactly what we do and do not have →
Financials
Charity Commission (UK)Leadership at a glance
Official filingsSimilar charities
GiveRadar Intelligence
GiveRadar Analysis
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Play Action International has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTax deductibility
Whether a gift to Play Action International lowers your own taxes depends on where you pay them. Choose your country to see the rule that applies.
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. PLAY ACTION INTERNATIONAL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
PLAY ACTION INTERNATIONAL 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.
PLAY ACTION INTERNATIONAL 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).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
4 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
No red flags detected
Timeline
From official filingsKey dates from this charity's official filings, newest first.
In the news
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Trustpilot
I am currently working with Opus in relation to a receivership case and have agreed to cooperate fully in the sale of the property involved. No court proceedings or enforcement action have been required — this is a cooperative resolution in which I have personally handled the majority of communications with the lender, provided all supporting documentation, and offered regular updates.Despite this, and after several weeks of emails and calls, I am yet to receive an updated breakdown of the actual costs on account. I have repeatedly requested this clarity in order to move forward and arrange payment or resolution, but responses have either been delayed or lacking in detail.More concerningly, I have now been advised of a potential 3% fee based on the sale price, which could exceed £25,000. This is being presented despite previous indications that the fee would be around £3,000. I do not agree with this approach, especially given that the workload and outcome (clearing arrears cooperatively) would be the same regardless of whether I sell the property myself or repay the debt via other means.It now feels as though I am being pressured into a sale under the threat of disproportionately high fees, which I believe does not reflect the spirit of our cooperation nor the actual work required in my case.I will update this review once the matter is resolved, and I remain hopeful that Opus will take the opportunity to engage transparently and fairly. For now, I feel it’s important to share this experience for the benefit of others
Trustpilot
They do everything wrong, dont answer emails or calls and have absolute messed 30 staff members who got laid off over. HMRC insolvency have said they didnt file documents for our wages on time now we basically have to deal with it ourself because they arent answering calls or emails. Additionally, they got all of our holiday days owed wrong as well. PRIME example of a business that is quick to take money but dont deliver on clear precise deliverables. They will mess with you, do not hand them your money at all.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
What we know and don't know
Every data point we track for this charity, and whether we have found it. Disclosure only, never a judgment of the charity's work.
Data freshness
How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyIf you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email info@giveradar.com with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Frequently asked questions about Play Action International
Play Action International is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £894K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 1.5/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.0/5 based on 2 reviews.
Based on official filings, Play Action International has £894K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We are an international NGO whose mission is to use play-based approaches to enhance disadvantaged children's learning, development and wellbeing and ultimately, transform their lives. We support some of the most vulnerable children and communities in the world, including children living in extreme poverty and those experiencing danger, displacement, conflict and natural/humanitarian disasters. Play Action International is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
Play Action International is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
Play Action International's registered charity number is 1172875. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Play Action International is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Play Action International is based in London in England. 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.
Check any charity before you give
Search 7.9M+ nonprofits across 100+ countries. Free, and no account needed.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Play Action International?Download this profile as a PDFVisit Play Action International's websiteLog a donation to Play Action International
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.Create a free GiveRadar account to download charity profiles as a clean PDF.Create a free GiveRadar account to open charity websites and keep your research in one place.Create a free GiveRadar account to record donations and track your giving over time.
Quick facts about Play Action International
- What is Play Action International?
- Play Action International is a education cio based in London, United Kingdom. We are an international NGO whose mission is to use play-based approaches to enhance disadvantaged children's learning, development and wellbeing and ultimately, transform their lives. We support some of the most vulnerable children and communities in the world, including children living in extreme poverty and those experiencing danger, displacement, conflict and natural/humanitarian disasters.
- When was Play Action International founded?
- Play Action International was founded in 2017.
- Where is Play Action International located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Play Action International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £893,868. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Play Action International trustworthy?
- Play Action International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong 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 Play Action International's website?
- https://WWW.OPUSLLP.COM
- Are donations to Play Action International 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.