--- title: "Children First Uganda — check charity number 1130627 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children First Uganda a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1130627. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Luckington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-first-uganda retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:45.975Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children First Uganda is a registered charity (number 1130627) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £19,306 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 First Uganda? Registered charity number 1130627 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Luckington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,306 Website [www.childrenfirstuganda.co.uk](http://www.childrenfirstuganda.co.uk/) ## What does Children First Uganda do? Children First Uganda (CFU) raises funds and provides expertise to help the Ugandan NGO CALM Africa, which helps vulnerable and needy Ugandan children and others in need. CFU supports work in the capital Kampala with street-children and in the Rakai, Lyantonde and Wasiko districts helps rural children living in child-headed households. CFU also supports schools established by CALM Africa. ## What causes is Children First Uganda registered for? Overseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children First Uganda yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children First Uganda 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-first-uganda&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrenfirstuganda.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children First Uganda a legitimate charity? Yes. Children First Uganda is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1130627) 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 First Uganda's charity number? Children First Uganda's charity number is 1130627. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1130627? Search 1130627 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 First Uganda do? Children First Uganda (CFU) raises funds and provides expertise to help the Ugandan NGO CALM Africa, which helps vulnerable and needy Ugandan children and others in need. CFU supports work in the capital Kampala with street-children and in the Rakai, Lyantonde and Wasiko districts helps rural children living in child-headed households. CFU also supports schools established by CALM Africa. Does Children First Uganda have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children First Uganda. 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 Uganda? Children First Uganda's website is http://www.childrenfirstuganda.co.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/1130627).