--- title: "Children's Scrapstore — check charity number 1008788 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children's Scrapstore a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1008788. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Scrapstore House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-s-scrapstore retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:55.681Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children's Scrapstore is a registered charity (number 1008788) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,606,414 (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 Scrapstore? Registered charity number 1008788 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Scrapstore House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,606,414 Website [www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk](http://www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk/) ## What does Children's Scrapstore do? To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation, education and other leisure time activities for children, being facilities of which such children have need by reason of their age or social or economic circumstances and which will improve conditions of life for such children by promoting their educational, physical or mental well-being. To promote waste materials as play-things. ## What causes is Children's Scrapstore registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children's Scrapstore yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children's Scrapstore 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-scrapstore&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children's Scrapstore a legitimate charity? Yes. Children's Scrapstore is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1008788) 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 Scrapstore's charity number? Children's Scrapstore's charity number is 1008788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1008788? Search 1008788 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 Scrapstore do? To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation, education and other leisure time activities for children, being facilities of which such children have need by reason of their age or social or economic circumstances and which will improve conditions of life for such children by promoting their educational, physical or mental well-being. To promote waste materials as play-things. Does Children's Scrapstore have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children's Scrapstore. 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 Scrapstore? Children's Scrapstore's website is http://www.childrensscrapstore.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/1008788).