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title: "Children Matter Foundation — check charity number 1186168 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Children Matter Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186168. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wellingborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-matter-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:21.808Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Children Matter Foundation is a registered charity (number 1186168) 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. 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 Matter Foundation?

Registered charity number

1186168

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Wellingborough

Website

[www.childrenmatterfoundation.org](http://www.childrenmatterfoundation.org/)

## What does Children Matter Foundation do?

We are a charity based in the United Kingdom which raises funds to promote and improve the access to quality education for disadvantaged children up to age 16 in Oyo State Nigeria.We consider that every child matters and that education is fundamental in providing children knowledge, empowerment, and support to help them grow into the adult they want to become. The project will aim to promote a

## What causes is Children Matter Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children Matter Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children Matter Foundation 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Children Matter Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Children Matter Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186168) 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 Matter Foundation's charity number?

Children Matter Foundation's charity number is 1186168. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186168?

Search 1186168 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 Matter Foundation do?

We are a charity based in the United Kingdom which raises funds to promote and improve the access to quality education for disadvantaged children up to age 16 in Oyo State Nigeria.We consider that every child matters and that education is fundamental in providing children knowledge, empowerment, and support to help them grow into the adult they want to become. The project will aim to promote a

Does Children Matter Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children Matter Foundation. 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 Matter Foundation?

Children Matter Foundation's website is http://www.childrenmatterfoundation.org — 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/1186168).