--- title: "Children's Acute Transport Service — check charity number 1124897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children's Acute Transport Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1124897. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 26-27 Boswell Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-s-acute-transport-service retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:26:27.911Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children's Acute Transport Service is a registered charity (number 1124897) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £56,271 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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's Acute Transport Service? Registered charity number 1124897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 26-27 Boswell Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £56,271 Website [www.cats.nhs.uk](http://www.cats.nhs.uk/) ## What does Children's Acute Transport Service do? The aim of the service is to improve and standardise care for the critically ill child requiring intensive care. The CATS Charity was set up to raise funds to support the needs of our service and ensure that we can, along with our NHS funding provide the best equipment and care suitable for the transport environment. This includes supporting our staffs education, training and well-being. ## What causes is Children's Acute Transport Service registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children's Acute Transport Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children's Acute Transport Service 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-s-acute-transport-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cats.nhs.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children's Acute Transport Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Children's Acute Transport Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1124897) 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's Acute Transport Service's charity number? Children's Acute Transport Service's charity number is 1124897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1124897? Search 1124897 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's Acute Transport Service do? The aim of the service is to improve and standardise care for the critically ill child requiring intensive care. The CATS Charity was set up to raise funds to support the needs of our service and ensure that we can, along with our NHS funding provide the best equipment and care suitable for the transport environment. This includes supporting our staffs education, training and well-being. Does Children's Acute Transport Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children's Acute Transport Service. 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's Acute Transport Service? Children's Acute Transport Service's website is http://www.cats.nhs.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/1124897).