Is Child Health Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Child Health Africa as a registered charity (number 1175252) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Child Health Africa's charity number?

Child Health Africa's charity number is 1175252. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1175252?

Search 1175252 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.

Does Child Health Africa have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Child Health Africa?

Child Health Africa's website listed in our register data is http://childhealthafrica.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Child Health Africa registered as a charity?

Child Health Africa was entered on the register on 20 October 2017.

Registered charity · No. 1175252Trust

Child Health Africa

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Child Health Africa is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Child Health Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-20: £1,251
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-20: £0
Registered charity number: 1175252
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Eastgate
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: childhealthafrica.org

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Child Health Africa (number 1175252) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Child Health Africa do?

We are paediatricians who plan to undertake research in Africa with the aim of improving the treatment of infant who have severe malnutrition (called kwashiorkor) and are shocked. This condition currently has a high mortality of around 50%, and we hope to find ways to reduce this substantially. Currently we are fund-raising whilst preparing the study plans in detail.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Child Health Africa

Answers Child Health Africa gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Child Health Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 October 2017
Where it says it operates: Ghana · Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Child Health Africa registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Child Health Africa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Child Health Africa. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Child Health Africa?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Child Health Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Child Health Africa as a registered charity (number 1175252) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Child Health Africa's charity number?: Child Health Africa's charity number is 1175252. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1175252?: Search 1175252 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 Health Africa do?: We are paediatricians who plan to undertake research in Africa with the aim of improving the treatment of infant who have severe malnutrition (called kwashiorkor) and are shocked. This condition currently has a high mortality of around 50%, and we hope to find ways to reduce this substantially. Currently we are fund-raising whilst preparing the study plans in detail.
Does Child Health Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Child Health Africa. 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 Health Africa?: Child Health Africa's website listed in our register data is http://childhealthafrica.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Child Health Africa?: The register records Child Health Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Child Health Africa registered as a charity?: Child Health Africa was entered on the register on 20 October 2017.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.