Child In Need India
Child In Need India is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Outwith Scotland.
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What are the key facts about Child In Need India?
- Registered charity number
- SC029591
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £123,641
- Website
- www.cini.org.uk
What does Child In Need India do?
Our charity is set up to raise funds for and build awareness of the Kolkata-based NGO Child In Need Institute ('CINI India') which was established in 1974 to achieve sustainable improvements in health, nutrition, education and protection for all children - especially those that belong to the most vulnerable groups. The scope of CINI India's activities is vast, reaching around ten million individuals each year, primarily across West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. CINI in the UK focuses particularly on tea plantations and the people who work there in very difficult circums…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Child In Need India a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Child In Need India is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029591) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Child In Need India's charity number?
- Child In Need India's charity number is SC029591. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC029591?
- Search SC029591 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Child In Need India do?
- Our charity is set up to raise funds for and build awareness of the Kolkata-based NGO Child In Need Institute ('CINI India') which was established in 1974 to achieve sustainable improvements in health, nutrition, education and protection for all children - especially those that belong to the most vulnerable groups. The scope of CINI India's activities is vast, reaching around ten million individuals each year, primarily across West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. CINI in the UK focuses particularly on tea plantations and the people who work there in very difficult circums…
- Does Child In Need India have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Child In Need India. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Child In Need India?
- Child In Need India's website is http://www.cini.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.