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Registered charity · No. 1216750CIO

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# Dads Behaving Madly

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Dads Behaving Madly is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Dads Behaving Madly?

Registered charity number

1216750

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Scarborough

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.dadsbehavingmadly.org](https://www.dadsbehavingmadly.org/)

Quick answer

Dads Behaving Madly (number 1216750) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

## What does Dads Behaving Madly do?

We support dads, male carers, and grandads raising children with additional needs, disabilities, or complex medical conditions across North Yorkshire and the East Riding. We provide safe, supportive spaces to improve mental health and reduce isolation through regular meetups, community breakfast gatherings, social and recreational activities, and signposting to specialist mental health support.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dads Behaving Madly

Answers Dads Behaving Madly gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Dads Behaving Madly as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

6 February 2026

Where it says it operates

Throughout England

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

## What causes is Dads Behaving Madly registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dads Behaving Madly yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dads Behaving Madly.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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## What should you check before donating to Dads Behaving Madly?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dads Behaving Madly a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dads Behaving Madly as a registered charity (number 1216750) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Dads Behaving Madly's charity number?

Dads Behaving Madly's charity number is 1216750. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216750?

Search 1216750 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 Dads Behaving Madly do?

We support dads, male carers, and grandads raising children with additional needs, disabilities, or complex medical conditions across North Yorkshire and the East Riding. We provide safe, supportive spaces to improve mental health and reduce isolation through regular meetups, community breakfast gatherings, social and recreational activities, and signposting to specialist mental health support.

Does Dads Behaving Madly have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dads Behaving Madly. 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 Dads Behaving Madly?

Dads Behaving Madly's website listed in our register data is https://www.dadsbehavingmadly.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Dads Behaving Madly?

The register records Dads Behaving Madly as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.

When was Dads Behaving Madly registered as a charity?

Dads Behaving Madly was entered on the register on 6 February 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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/charity-details/?regId=1216750&subId=0).