--- title: "Children of Choba — check charity number 1138096 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children of Choba a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138096. Education/training charity based in Bath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-of-choba retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:26:39.262Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children of Choba is a registered charity (number 1138096) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £72,145 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 of Choba? Registered charity number 1138096 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bath Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £72,145 Website [www.childrenofchoba.org.uk](http://www.childrenofchoba.org.uk/) ## What does Children of Choba do? 1. Subsidising running costs of Choba Primary and Nursery School, an independent (of the government) Tanzanian school for 350 children that was initially built by Children of Choba. Parents now pay fees that cover 84% of running costs, including salaries, porridge and maintaining school buildings.2. Sponsoring fees and boarding costs of selected Choba graduates at secondary school and college. ## What causes is Children of Choba registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children of Choba yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children of Choba 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-of-choba&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrenofchoba.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children of Choba a legitimate charity? Yes. Children of Choba is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138096) 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 of Choba's charity number? Children of Choba's charity number is 1138096. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138096? Search 1138096 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 Choba do? 1. Subsidising running costs of Choba Primary and Nursery School, an independent (of the government) Tanzanian school for 350 children that was initially built by Children of Choba. Parents now pay fees that cover 84% of running costs, including salaries, porridge and maintaining school buildings.2. Sponsoring fees and boarding costs of selected Choba graduates at secondary school and college. Does Children of Choba have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of Choba. 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 Choba? Children of Choba's website is http://www.childrenofchoba.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](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/1138096).