--- title: "A Spoonful of Sugar — check charity number 1111716 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Spoonful of Sugar a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1111716. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-spoonful-of-sugar retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:04:04.773Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Spoonful of Sugar is a registered charity (number 1111716) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,286 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Spoonful of Sugar? Registered charity number 1111716 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,286 Website [www.aspoonfulofsugar.org.uk](http://www.aspoonfulofsugar.org.uk/) ## What does A Spoonful of Sugar do? Providing regular entertainment for children undergoing treatment for serious illness or injury in hospitals. ## What causes is A Spoonful of Sugar registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Spoonful of Sugar yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Spoonful of Sugar 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-spoonful-of-sugar&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aspoonfulofsugar.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A Spoonful of Sugar a legitimate charity? Yes. A Spoonful of Sugar is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1111716) 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 Spoonful of Sugar's charity number? A Spoonful of Sugar's charity number is 1111716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1111716? Search 1111716 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 Spoonful of Sugar do? Providing regular entertainment for children undergoing treatment for serious illness or injury in hospitals. Does A Spoonful of Sugar have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Spoonful of Sugar. 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 Spoonful of Sugar? A Spoonful of Sugar's website is http://www.aspoonfulofsugar.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/1111716).