--- title: "Children's Aid — check charity number 1196869 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children's Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196869. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cheadle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-s-aid retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:09.888Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children's Aid is a registered charity (number 1196869) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £217,945 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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's Aid? Registered charity number 1196869 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cheadle Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £217,945 Website [www.childrensaid.co.uk](http://www.childrensaid.co.uk/) ## What does Children's Aid do? Children' Aid are an international humanitarian and poverty relief charity delivering support and relief services to children in the UK and overseas. We work across a number of areas delivering food aid, water aid, medical aid, shelter, education, wellbeing and disaster relief services wherever they are needed most. ## What causes is Children's Aid registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children's Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children's Aid 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-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrensaid.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children's Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Children's Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196869) 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 Aid's charity number? Children's Aid's charity number is 1196869. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196869? Search 1196869 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 Aid do? Children' Aid are an international humanitarian and poverty relief charity delivering support and relief services to children in the UK and overseas. We work across a number of areas delivering food aid, water aid, medical aid, shelter, education, wellbeing and disaster relief services wherever they are needed most. Does Children's Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children's Aid. 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 Aid? Children's Aid's website is http://www.childrensaid.co.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/1196869).