Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Born on the Edge is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, overseas aid/famine relief.
Born on the Edge (number 1165401) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Born on the Edge do?
Born on the Edge improves newborn care through education and sustainable support. It currently operates in Uganda and the UK.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Born on the Edge
Answers Born on the Edge gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 4 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Born on the Edge as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Born on the Edge's annual return for the year ending 4 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Uganda
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Born on the Edge registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOverseas Aid/famine Relief
Why is there no Clarity Score for Born on the Edge yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Born on the Edge.
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The register data used for this profile lists Born on the Edge as a registered charity (number 1165401) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Born on the Edge's charity number?
Born on the Edge's charity number is 1165401. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1165401?
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What does Born on the Edge do?
Born on the Edge improves newborn care through education and sustainable support. It currently operates in Uganda and the UK.
Does Born on the Edge have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Born on the Edge?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Born on the Edge?
The register records Born on the Edge as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Born on the Edge's trustees paid?
Born on the Edge's annual return for the year ending 4 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Born on the Edge registered as a charity?
Born on the Edge was entered on the register on 2 February 2016.