--- title: "Cherished Gowns UK — check charity number 1172482 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cherished Gowns UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172482. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dover. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cherished-gowns-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:13.195Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cherished Gowns UK is a registered charity (number 1172482) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £18,000 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 Cherished Gowns UK? Registered charity number 1172482 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dover Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £18,000 Website [www.cherishedgowns.org.uk](http://www.cherishedgowns.org.uk/) ## What does Cherished Gowns UK do? Providing items of clothing for babies that sadly stillborn or pass away shortly after birth from 16 weeks gestation. ## What causes is Cherished Gowns UK registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cherished Gowns UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cherished Gowns 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=cherished-gowns-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cherishedgowns.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cherished Gowns UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Cherished Gowns UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172482) 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 Cherished Gowns UK's charity number? Cherished Gowns UK's charity number is 1172482. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172482? Search 1172482 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 Cherished Gowns UK do? Providing items of clothing for babies that sadly stillborn or pass away shortly after birth from 16 weeks gestation. Does Cherished Gowns UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cherished Gowns 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 Cherished Gowns UK? Cherished Gowns UK's website is http://www.cherishedgowns.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/1172482).