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title: "A.r.i.c.d. — check charity number 1161043 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is A.r.i.c.d. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161043. Education/training charity based in 1 St Michael's. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-r-i-c-d
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:44:34.002Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

A.r.i.c.d. is a registered charity (number 1161043) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £140,839 (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.r.i.c.d.?

Registered charity number

1161043

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

1 St Michael's

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£140,839

Website

[www.aricd.ac.uk](http://www.aricd.ac.uk/)

## What does A.r.i.c.d. do?

Promoting and maintaining standards of work in the diagnosing and testing of children, particularly using the Griffiths scales; Fostering studies and research designed to increase knowledge and understanding ofdevelopmental problems in young children; and organising meetings for exchange of ideas and development of activities designed to help the development of children worldwide.

## What causes is A.r.i.c.d. registered for?

Education/trainingDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for A.r.i.c.d. yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A.r.i.c.d. 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.aricd.ac.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is A.r.i.c.d. a legitimate charity?

Yes. A.r.i.c.d. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161043) 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.r.i.c.d.'s charity number?

A.r.i.c.d.'s charity number is 1161043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1161043?

Search 1161043 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.r.i.c.d. do?

Promoting and maintaining standards of work in the diagnosing and testing of children, particularly using the Griffiths scales; Fostering studies and research designed to increase knowledge and understanding ofdevelopmental problems in young children; and organising meetings for exchange of ideas and development of activities designed to help the development of children worldwide.

Does A.r.i.c.d. have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A.r.i.c.d.. 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.r.i.c.d.?

A.r.i.c.d.'s website is http://www.aricd.ac.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/1161043).