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Children First International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Children First International (number 1057811) 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 Children First International do?
A small independent charity with a desire to help children by encouraging and facilitating the development of life-skills, better mental health and personal self-esteem whilst networking to raise awareness amongst children of other cultures.The charity operates in the UK and elsewhere to provide funding and non-financial support to help needy children, their families and their communities
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Children First International
Answers Children First International 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 Children First International 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
Previous names on the register
Children First
Where it says it operates
West Berkshire · Hampshire · Mozambique · Zimbabwe
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Children First International registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Children First International yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Children First International.
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Is Children First International a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Children First International as a registered charity (number 1057811) 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 Children First International's charity number?
Children First International's charity number is 1057811. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1057811?
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What does Children First International do?
A small independent charity with a desire to help children by encouraging and facilitating the development of life-skills, better mental health and personal self-esteem whilst networking to raise awareness amongst children of other cultures.The charity operates in the UK and elsewhere to provide funding and non-financial support to help needy children, their families and their communities
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children First International. 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 First International?
Children First International's website listed in our register data is http://www.childrenfirstinternational.org.uk. 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 Children First International?
The register records Children First International 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.
What was Children First International previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Children First International: Children First.
When was Children First International registered as a charity?
Children First International was entered on the register on 29 August 1996.