--- title: "Children of Watamu — check charity number 1098731 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children of Watamu a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098731. Education/training charity based in Denchworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-of-watamu retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:26:39.081Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children of Watamu is a registered charity (number 1098731) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £93,954 (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 Watamu? Registered charity number 1098731 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Denchworth Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £93,954 Website [www.childrenofwatamu.org](http://www.childrenofwatamu.org/) ## What does Children of Watamu do? Education/Training. Relief of poverty.The main aim of the charity is to maintain the Happy House Project. It is a home for children, many of whom have been orphaned, neglected, beaten, abandoned and abused in many ways. The charity provides for these children kindergarten and primary education at Sue Hayward's Happy House School and secondary education at local high schools ## What causes is Children of Watamu registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children of Watamu yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children of Watamu 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-watamu&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrenofwatamu.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children of Watamu a legitimate charity? Yes. Children of Watamu is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098731) 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 Watamu's charity number? Children of Watamu's charity number is 1098731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098731? Search 1098731 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 Watamu do? Education/Training. Relief of poverty.The main aim of the charity is to maintain the Happy House Project. It is a home for children, many of whom have been orphaned, neglected, beaten, abandoned and abused in many ways. The charity provides for these children kindergarten and primary education at Sue Hayward's Happy House School and secondary education at local high schools Does Children of Watamu have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of Watamu. 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 Watamu? Children of Watamu's website is http://www.childrenofwatamu.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/1098731).