--- title: "Chink (Children in Kenya) — check charity number 1122874 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chink (Children in Kenya) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1122874. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tuxford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chink-children-in-kenya retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:42:22.091Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chink (Children in Kenya) is a registered charity (number 1122874) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £119,550 (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 Chink (Children in Kenya)? Registered charity number 1122874 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tuxford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £119,550 Website [www.chink.org.uk](http://www.chink.org.uk/) ## What does Chink (Children in Kenya) do? The purpose of CHinK (Children in Kenya) is to provide and run a school in Mtwapa, Mombasa. The aim of CHinK and its school is to educate and care for over 200 very poor and needy children from the age of 3. Many of the children are from destitute families hit particularly hard by the world-wide economic crisis; some are orphaned. ## What causes is Chink (Children in Kenya) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chink (Children in Kenya) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chink (Children in Kenya) 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=chink-children-in-kenya&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chink.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chink (Children in Kenya) a legitimate charity? Yes. Chink (Children in Kenya) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1122874) 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 Chink (Children in Kenya)'s charity number? Chink (Children in Kenya)'s charity number is 1122874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1122874? Search 1122874 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 Chink (Children in Kenya) do? The purpose of CHinK (Children in Kenya) is to provide and run a school in Mtwapa, Mombasa. The aim of CHinK and its school is to educate and care for over 200 very poor and needy children from the age of 3. Many of the children are from destitute families hit particularly hard by the world-wide economic crisis; some are orphaned. Does Chink (Children in Kenya) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chink (Children in Kenya). 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 Chink (Children in Kenya)? Chink (Children in Kenya)'s website is http://www.chink.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/1122874).