--- title: "Act (African Child Trust) — check charity number 1158266 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Act (African Child Trust) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158266. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/act-african-child-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:24:40.094Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Act (African Child Trust) is a registered charity (number 1158266) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £204,042 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Act (African Child Trust)? Registered charity number 1158266 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Croydon Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £204,042 Website [www.africanchildtrust.org.uk](http://www.africanchildtrust.org.uk/) ## What does Act (African Child Trust) do? African Child Trust (ACT) is working to relieve poverty among disadvantaged children and women-led households in Africa. We are educating children and orphans and empowering widows and women-in-need through training and income generation for sustainable livelihood to support their families. We are engaging UK youths in global citizenship awareness and international development experience. ## What causes is Act (African Child Trust) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Act (African Child Trust) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Act (African Child Trust) 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=act-african-child-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.africanchildtrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Act (African Child Trust) a legitimate charity? Yes. Act (African Child Trust) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158266) 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 Act (African Child Trust)'s charity number? Act (African Child Trust)'s charity number is 1158266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158266? Search 1158266 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 Act (African Child Trust) do? African Child Trust (ACT) is working to relieve poverty among disadvantaged children and women-led households in Africa. We are educating children and orphans and empowering widows and women-in-need through training and income generation for sustainable livelihood to support their families. We are engaging UK youths in global citizenship awareness and international development experience. Does Act (African Child Trust) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Act (African Child Trust). 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 Act (African Child Trust)? Act (African Child Trust)'s website is http://www.africanchildtrust.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/1158266).