--- title: "Charlie's Wish — check charity number 1173965 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charlie's Wish a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173965. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Coates Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charlie-s-wish retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:52.789Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charlie's Wish is a registered charity (number 1173965) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,027 (year ending 2025-08-17). 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 Charlie's Wish? Registered charity number 1173965 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Coates Court Latest income (year ending 2025-08-17) £2,027 Website [www.charlieswishcharity.co.uk](http://www.charlieswishcharity.co.uk/) ## What does Charlie's Wish do? We raise awareness about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour, a cancer that generally affects teenagers,at all fund-raising events within Sussex. Grants are given to a suitable research programme, chosen annually by the trustees, to improve treatments for this type of cancer. ## What causes is Charlie's Wish registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charlie's Wish yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charlie's Wish 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=charlie-s-wish&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.charlieswishcharity.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charlie's Wish a legitimate charity? Yes. Charlie's Wish is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173965) 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 Charlie's Wish's charity number? Charlie's Wish's charity number is 1173965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173965? Search 1173965 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 Charlie's Wish do? We raise awareness about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour, a cancer that generally affects teenagers,at all fund-raising events within Sussex. Grants are given to a suitable research programme, chosen annually by the trustees, to improve treatments for this type of cancer. Does Charlie's Wish have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charlie's Wish. 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 Charlie's Wish? Charlie's Wish's website is http://www.charlieswishcharity.co.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/1173965).