Chaffinch
Chaffinch is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in York.
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What are the key facts about Chaffinch?
- Registered charity number
- 1206986
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- York
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
- £37,094
- Website
- www.chaffinch.org.uk
What does Chaffinch do?
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING FUNDS AND MATERIALSUPPORT FOR FOOD, SHELTER, EDUCATION, MEDICAL CARE, AND OTHER RELATEDEXPENSES TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE KIBERA SLUM, KENYA.THESE AIMS TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF LOCALLY RUN PROJECTS ANDENTERPRISES.
What causes is Chaffinch registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chaffinch a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Chaffinch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206986) 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 Chaffinch's charity number?
- Chaffinch's charity number is 1206986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1206986?
- Search 1206986 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 Chaffinch do?
- FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING FUNDS AND MATERIALSUPPORT FOR FOOD, SHELTER, EDUCATION, MEDICAL CARE, AND OTHER RELATEDEXPENSES TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE KIBERA SLUM, KENYA.THESE AIMS TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF LOCALLY RUN PROJECTS ANDENTERPRISES.
- Does Chaffinch have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chaffinch. 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 Chaffinch?
- Chaffinch's website is http://www.chaffinch.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.