--- title: "Cry in the Dark — check charity number 1071517 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cry in the Dark a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1071517. Education/training charity based in Elmstead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cry-in-the-dark retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:49:16.448Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cry in the Dark is a registered charity (number 1071517) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £325,807 (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 Cry in the Dark? Registered charity number 1071517 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Elmstead Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £325,807 Website [www.cryinthedark.org](http://www.cryinthedark.org/) ## What does Cry in the Dark do? The primary beneficiaries are 22 young adults with special needs at Casa Lumina Romania. For whom this is their home. It is a model in the region for the care of those with special needs.Children's Hospice Lumina for children with terminal or life limiting illness and base for community palliative care services in the Bacau region Romania.Working in Ukraine helping those displaced by the war ## What causes is Cry in the Dark registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cry in the Dark yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cry in the Dark 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=cry-in-the-dark&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cryinthedark.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cry in the Dark a legitimate charity? Yes. Cry in the Dark is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1071517) 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 Cry in the Dark's charity number? Cry in the Dark's charity number is 1071517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1071517? Search 1071517 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 Cry in the Dark do? The primary beneficiaries are 22 young adults with special needs at Casa Lumina Romania. For whom this is their home. It is a model in the region for the care of those with special needs.Children's Hospice Lumina for children with terminal or life limiting illness and base for community palliative care services in the Bacau region Romania.Working in Ukraine helping those displaced by the war Does Cry in the Dark have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cry in the Dark. 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 Cry in the Dark? Cry in the Dark's website is http://www.cryinthedark.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/1071517).