--- title: "Arms Around the Child(UK) — check charity number 1123038 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arms Around the Child(UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1123038. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Festing Grove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arms-around-the-child-uk retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:42:19.233Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arms Around the Child(UK) is a registered charity (number 1123038) 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 £213,303 (year ending 2024-12-12). 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 Arms Around the Child(UK)? Registered charity number 1123038 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Festing Grove Latest income (year ending 2024-12-12) £213,303 Website [www.armsaroundthechild.org](http://www.armsaroundthechild.org/) ## What does Arms Around the Child(UK) do? AATC is dedicated to children living in adversity, providing homes, medical care, treatment, education, protection, respect, love & support services to children who are orphaned, sexually abused, affected by HIV, abandoned, trafficked or living in parentless households in Ghana, South Africa & India. We provide International Volunteer placements through VOCATIONAL IMPACT & support Fund A Mom. ## What causes is Arms Around the Child(UK) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arms Around the Child(UK) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arms Around the Child(UK) 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=arms-around-the-child-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.armsaroundthechild.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arms Around the Child(UK) a legitimate charity? Yes. Arms Around the Child(UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1123038) 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 Arms Around the Child(UK)'s charity number? Arms Around the Child(UK)'s charity number is 1123038. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1123038? Search 1123038 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 Arms Around the Child(UK) do? AATC is dedicated to children living in adversity, providing homes, medical care, treatment, education, protection, respect, love & support services to children who are orphaned, sexually abused, affected by HIV, abandoned, trafficked or living in parentless households in Ghana, South Africa & India. We provide International Volunteer placements through VOCATIONAL IMPACT & support Fund A Mom. Does Arms Around the Child(UK) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arms Around the Child(UK). 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 Arms Around the Child(UK)? Arms Around the Child(UK)'s website is http://www.armsaroundthechild.org — 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/1123038).