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title: "Chaos — check charity number 281609 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chaos a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281609. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chaos
retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:14:23.582Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chaos is a registered charity (number 281609) 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. Its latest reported income was £34,085 (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 Chaos?

Registered charity number

281609

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£34,085

Website

[www.chaoscharity.org](http://www.chaoscharity.org/)

## What does Chaos do?

CHAOS provides free camping holidays for disadvantaged children who would not otherwise have one. It operates in East London and serves boroughs including Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Havering and Hackney. Recommendations for places on CHAOS holidays are usually made through the charity's links with schools, social services and other welfare groups.

## What causes is Chaos registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chaos yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chaos 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chaos a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chaos is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281609) 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 Chaos's charity number?

Chaos's charity number is 281609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 281609?

Search 281609 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 Chaos do?

CHAOS provides free camping holidays for disadvantaged children who would not otherwise have one. It operates in East London and serves boroughs including Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Havering and Hackney. Recommendations for places on CHAOS holidays are usually made through the charity's links with schools, social services and other welfare groups.

Does Chaos have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chaos. 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 Chaos?

Chaos's website is http://www.chaoscharity.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/281609).