--- title: "A Penny a Day — check charity number 1115239 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Penny a Day a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1115239. Education/training charity based in Highfields Caldecote. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-penny-a-day retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:03:23.498Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Penny a Day is a registered charity (number 1115239) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £426 (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 Penny a Day? Registered charity number 1115239 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Highfields Caldecote Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £426 ## What does A Penny a Day do? The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually of people living in the Third World by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities.The relief of sickness for people living in the Third World by the provision of grants, goods and services. ## What causes is A Penny a Day registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Penny a Day yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Penny a Day 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-penny-a-day&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is A Penny a Day a legitimate charity? Yes. A Penny a Day is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1115239) 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 Penny a Day's charity number? A Penny a Day's charity number is 1115239. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1115239? Search 1115239 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 Penny a Day do? The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually of people living in the Third World by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities.The relief of sickness for people living in the Third World by the provision of grants, goods and services. Does A Penny a Day have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Penny a Day. 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 Penny a Day? A Penny a Day does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1115239).