--- title: "A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group — check charity number 1088238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1088238. Education/training charity based in Teignmouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-i-m-s-dawlish-special-needs-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:07:34.492Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group is a registered charity (number 1088238) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £25,788 (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 A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group? Registered charity number 1088238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Teignmouth Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,788 Website [www.aimsfamilies.org.uk](http://www.aimsfamilies.org.uk/) ## What does A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group do? A.I.M.S is a support group for families with children with special needs. The group is open to all the family including siblings. The sessions run on a Saturday from 11am- 2pm with a wide range of activites including cooking,messy play weekly planned themes and we always have a music workshop. We also try as much as possible to enjoy trips out. ## What causes is A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group 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=a-i-m-s-dawlish-special-needs-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aimsfamilies.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group a legitimate charity? Yes. A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1088238) 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 A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group's charity number? A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group's charity number is 1088238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1088238? Search 1088238 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 A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group do? A.I.M.S is a support group for families with children with special needs. The group is open to all the family including siblings. The sessions run on a Saturday from 11am- 2pm with a wide range of activites including cooking,messy play weekly planned themes and we always have a music workshop. We also try as much as possible to enjoy trips out. Does A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group. 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 A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group? A.i.m.s.(Dawlish) Special Needs Group's website is http://www.aimsfamilies.org.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/1088238).