Is Children of Bahia a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Children of Bahia as a registered charity (number 1091792) 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 of Bahia's charity number?

Children of Bahia's charity number is 1091792. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1091792?

Search 1091792 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.

Does Children of Bahia have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of Bahia. 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 of Bahia?

Children of Bahia's website listed in our register data is http://www.childrenofbahia.co.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.

What was Children of Bahia previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Children of Bahia: Friends of Maria; The Friends of Maria.

When was Children of Bahia registered as a charity?

Children of Bahia was entered on the register on 29 April 2002.

Registered charity · No. 1091792

Children of Bahia

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Children of Bahia is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Children of Bahia?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £3,862
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £9,818
Registered charity number: 1091792
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Exeter
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.childrenofbahia.co.uk

Quick answer

Children of Bahia (number 1091792) 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 of Bahia do?

The care of deprived children in Brazil, provision of housing, food, education and social care. Some support for deprived families to assist with the care of their children.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Children of Bahia

Answers Children of Bahia 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 does not record Children of Bahia as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 April 2002
Previous names on the register: Friends of Maria; The Friends of Maria
Where it says it operates: Brazil

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.

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 of Bahia registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Children of Bahia yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Children of Bahia. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Children of Bahia?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Children of Bahia a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Children of Bahia as a registered charity (number 1091792) 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 of Bahia's charity number?: Children of Bahia's charity number is 1091792. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1091792?: Search 1091792 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 of Bahia do?: The care of deprived children in Brazil, provision of housing, food, education and social care. Some support for deprived families to assist with the care of their children.
Does Children of Bahia have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of Bahia. 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 of Bahia?: Children of Bahia's website listed in our register data is http://www.childrenofbahia.co.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 of Bahia?: The register does not record Children of Bahia as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Children of Bahia previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Children of Bahia: Friends of Maria; The Friends of Maria.
When was Children of Bahia registered as a charity?: Children of Bahia was entered on the register on 29 April 2002.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.