--- title: "Carey Childcare Centre — check charity number 1157278 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carey Childcare Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157278. Education/training charity based in Pole Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carey-childcare-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:17:27.696Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carey Childcare Centre is a registered charity (number 1157278) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £326,054 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Carey Childcare Centre? Registered charity number 1157278 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Pole Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £326,054 Website [www.careychildcarecentre.org.uk](http://www.careychildcarecentre.org.uk/) ## What does Carey Childcare Centre do? Registered day care nursery run from the premises of Carey Baptist Church ## What causes is Carey Childcare Centre registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carey Childcare Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carey Childcare Centre 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=carey-childcare-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.careychildcarecentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carey Childcare Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Carey Childcare Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157278) 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 Carey Childcare Centre's charity number? Carey Childcare Centre's charity number is 1157278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157278? Search 1157278 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 Carey Childcare Centre do? Registered day care nursery run from the premises of Carey Baptist Church Does Carey Childcare Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carey Childcare Centre. 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 Carey Childcare Centre? Carey Childcare Centre's website is http://www.careychildcarecentre.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/1157278).