Play2give
Analysis
Play2give is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in September 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Play2give reported income of £62k and spending of £42k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £54k to £62k (+15%), an average of +7.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Play2give sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bringing Back a Smile (£62k), Ashmead PTA (£62k) and Phoenix Community Centre Association (£61k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We raise funds for organisations and individuals providing relief through the provision of financial or material aid in Oxfordshire. Funds are raised via organised events, sponsored events, collections, stalls, public and commercial donations, with zero income spent on staff.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bringing Back a Smile | County Durham | £62k |
| Ashmead PTA | London | £62k |
| Phoenix Community Centre Association | London | £61k |
| Bearsted and Thurnham King George V Memorial Village Hall | Maidstone | £62k |