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title: "Act for Children (Act) — check charity number 1173180 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Act for Children (Act) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173180. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bletchley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/act-for-children-act
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:20:11.309Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Act for Children (Act) is a registered charity (number 1173180) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 for Children (Act)?

Registered charity number

1173180

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Bletchley

Website

[www.actforchildren.org.uk](http://www.actforchildren.org.uk/)

## What causes is Act for Children (Act) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Act for Children (Act) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Act for Children (Act) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Act for Children (Act) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Act for Children (Act) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173180) 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 for Children (Act)'s charity number?

Act for Children (Act)'s charity number is 1173180. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1173180?

Search 1173180 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 for Children (Act) do?

Act for Children (Act) is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Act for Children (Act) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Act for Children (Act). 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 for Children (Act)?

Act for Children (Act)'s website is http://www.actforchildren.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/1173180).