--- title: "Child Aid UK — check charity number 1085796 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Child Aid UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085796. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cobham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/child-aid-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:22.492Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Child Aid UK is a registered charity (number 1085796) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Aid UK? Registered charity number 1085796 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cobham Website [www.childaid.org.uk](http://www.childaid.org.uk/) ## What does Child Aid UK do? Providing educational, medical and welfare help to disadvantaged children in Southern India, in particular the charity supports disadvantaged girls. In addition it is seeking consider if it is able to help similarly disadvantaged children in war torn regions. ## What causes is Child Aid UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Child Aid UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Child Aid 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=child-aid-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childaid.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Child Aid UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Child Aid UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085796) 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 Aid UK's charity number? Child Aid UK's charity number is 1085796. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085796? Search 1085796 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 Aid UK do? Providing educational, medical and welfare help to disadvantaged children in Southern India, in particular the charity supports disadvantaged girls. In addition it is seeking consider if it is able to help similarly disadvantaged children in war torn regions. Does Child Aid UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Child Aid 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 Child Aid UK? Child Aid UK's website is http://www.childaid.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/1085796).