--- title: "Cecilia's Children UK — check charity number 1176939 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cecilia's Children UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176939. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Rainham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cecilia-s-children-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:37:14.802Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cecilia's Children UK is a registered charity (number 1176939) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,248 (year ending 2025-04-23). 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 Cecilia's Children UK? Registered charity number 1176939 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Rainham Latest income (year ending 2025-04-23) £1,248 Website [www.ceciliaschildren.org](http://www.ceciliaschildren.org/) ## What does Cecilia's Children UK do? We provide financial support to Cecilia's Children, a registered charity in Kisumu, Kenya, by raising funds in the UK. Funds are used for the building and continued maintenance of a children's centre, operational costs and charitable work. We raise awareness of the centre by providing information through our website, social media, fundraising events and public speaking. ## What causes is Cecilia's Children UK registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employmentOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cecilia's Children UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cecilia's Children 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=cecilia-s-children-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ceciliaschildren.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cecilia's Children UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Cecilia's Children UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176939) 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 Cecilia's Children UK's charity number? Cecilia's Children UK's charity number is 1176939. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176939? Search 1176939 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 Cecilia's Children UK do? We provide financial support to Cecilia's Children, a registered charity in Kisumu, Kenya, by raising funds in the UK. Funds are used for the building and continued maintenance of a children's centre, operational costs and charitable work. We raise awareness of the centre by providing information through our website, social media, fundraising events and public speaking. Does Cecilia's Children UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cecilia's Children 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 Cecilia's Children UK? Cecilia's Children UK's website is http://www.ceciliaschildren.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/1176939).