--- title: "Chat Children's Respite — check charity number 1101292 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chat Children's Respite a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1101292. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Stoke Leys Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chat-children-s-respite retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:12.767Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chat Children's Respite is a registered charity (number 1101292) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £12,540 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Chat Children's Respite? Registered charity number 1101292 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stoke Leys Close Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,540 Website [www.chat-charity.org.uk](http://www.chat-charity.org.uk/) ## What does Chat Children's Respite do? CHAT supports families in Buckinghamshire with children who have special needs by funding short-term respite care, equipment and facilities. ## What causes is Chat Children's Respite registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chat Children's Respite yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chat Children's Respite 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=chat-children-s-respite&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chat-charity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chat Children's Respite a legitimate charity? Yes. Chat Children's Respite is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1101292) 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 Chat Children's Respite's charity number? Chat Children's Respite's charity number is 1101292. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1101292? Search 1101292 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 Chat Children's Respite do? CHAT supports families in Buckinghamshire with children who have special needs by funding short-term respite care, equipment and facilities. Does Chat Children's Respite have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chat Children's Respite. 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 Chat Children's Respite? Chat Children's Respite's website is http://www.chat-charity.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/1101292).