--- title: "Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) — check charity number 1085541 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085541. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1-45 Durham Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-and-families-across-borders-cfab retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:31:08.418Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) is a registered charity (number 1085541) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £1,067,397 (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 Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab)? Registered charity number 1085541 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1-45 Durham Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,067,397 Website [www.cfab.org.uk](http://www.cfab.org.uk/) ## What does Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) do? Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB - formerly International Social Service UK) is the UK arm of the international ISS network. CFAB works to ensure the identification, care and protection of all children separated across borders - including children in care, unaccompanied children and the victims of trafficking - where possible reuniting them with their families in the UK and overseas. ## What causes is Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) 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=children-and-families-across-borders-cfab&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cfab.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) a legitimate charity? Yes. Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085541) 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 Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab)'s charity number? Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab)'s charity number is 1085541. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085541? Search 1085541 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 Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) do? Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB - formerly International Social Service UK) is the UK arm of the international ISS network. CFAB works to ensure the identification, care and protection of all children separated across borders - including children in care, unaccompanied children and the victims of trafficking - where possible reuniting them with their families in the UK and overseas. Does Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab). 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 Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab)? Children and Families Across Borders (Cfab)'s website is http://www.cfab.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/1085541).