Is Free the Children UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Free the Children UK as a registered charity (number 1138645) 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 Free the Children UK's charity number?

Free the Children UK's charity number is 1138645. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1138645?

Search 1138645 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.

Does Free the Children UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free the Children UK. 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 Free the Children UK?

Free the Children UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.we.org/gb/. 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.

When was Free the Children UK registered as a charity?

Free the Children UK was entered on the register on 28 October 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07306686).

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Free the Children UK

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Free the Children UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Free the Children UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £9,348
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £27,232
Registered charity number: 1138645
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lower Coombe Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.we.org/gb

Quick answer

Free the Children UK (number 1138645) 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 Free the Children UK do?

The charity?s activities are: ? To advance in life and help young people by providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.? To relieve poverty, advance education, relieve sickness and promote and protect good health.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Free the Children UK

Answers Free the Children UK 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 Free the Children UK 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 October 2010
Company number: 07306686 (Companies House)
Also known as: We Charity
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Free the Children UK registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Free the Children UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Free the Children UK. 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Free the Children UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Free the Children UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Free the Children UK as a registered charity (number 1138645) 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 Free the Children UK's charity number?: Free the Children UK's charity number is 1138645. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1138645?: Search 1138645 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 Free the Children UK do?: The charity?s activities are: ? To advance in life and help young people by providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.? To relieve poverty, advance education, relieve sickness and promote and protect good health.
Does Free the Children UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free the Children UK. 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 Free the Children UK?: Free the Children UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.we.org/gb/. 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 Free the Children UK?: The register records Free the Children UK 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 Free the Children UK registered as a charity?: Free the Children UK was entered on the register on 28 October 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07306686).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.