--- title: "Child Action Northwest — check charity number 222533 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Child Action Northwest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 222533. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Buckshaw Station Approach. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/child-action-northwest retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:25:22.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Child Action Northwest is a registered charity (number 222533) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £8,023,431 (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 Child Action Northwest? Registered charity number 222533 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Buckshaw Station Approach Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,023,431 Website [www.canw.org.uk](http://www.canw.org.uk/) ## What does Child Action Northwest do? To work with disadvantaged and under privelaged children and young people, their families and communities, to improve their life chances. ## What causes is Child Action Northwest registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Child Action Northwest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Child Action Northwest 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=child-action-northwest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.canw.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Child Action Northwest a legitimate charity? Yes. Child Action Northwest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 222533) 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 Child Action Northwest's charity number? Child Action Northwest's charity number is 222533. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 222533? Search 222533 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 Child Action Northwest do? To work with disadvantaged and under privelaged children and young people, their families and communities, to improve their life chances. Does Child Action Northwest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Child Action Northwest. 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 Child Action Northwest? Child Action Northwest's website is http://www.canw.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/222533).