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Registered charity · No. 287866TrustOffice 015

Children in Need Fund

Children in Need Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Office 015.

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Children in Need Fund is a registered charity (number 287866) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £33,661 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 in Need Fund?

Registered charity number
287866
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Office 015
Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)
£33,661

What does Children in Need Fund do?

PROVIDING HELP THROUGH HOSPITALS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS FOR SICK, AFFLICTED AND POOR CHILDREN, TO OFFER GIFTS, SPECIALIST MEDICAL TREATMENT, HOLIDAYS, FOOD AND PROVIDE ALL OTHER WELFARE FACILITIES POSSIBLE.

What causes is Children in Need Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Children in Need Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children in Need Fund 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Children in Need Fund a legitimate charity?
Yes. Children in Need Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287866) 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 in Need Fund's charity number?
Children in Need Fund's charity number is 287866. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 287866?
Search 287866 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 in Need Fund do?
PROVIDING HELP THROUGH HOSPITALS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS FOR SICK, AFFLICTED AND POOR CHILDREN, TO OFFER GIFTS, SPECIALIST MEDICAL TREATMENT, HOLIDAYS, FOOD AND PROVIDE ALL OTHER WELFARE FACILITIES POSSIBLE.
Does Children in Need Fund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children in Need Fund. 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 in Need Fund?
Children in Need Fund's website is http://www.childreninneed.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.