Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, based in Broughton Astley.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1142034
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Broughton Astley
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £539
- Website
- www.focc-westleics.org.uk
What the charity does
The charity is dedicated to providing 4-week respite breaks in Leicestershire for children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Our aim is to bring each child to the UK for 5 consecutive years in the belief that this brings cumulative health benefits and enables them to live fuller and healthier lives. Each child is placed with a volunteer host family during their stay in the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) is a registered charity (number 1142034) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) do?
- The charity is dedicated to providing 4-week respite breaks in Leicestershire for children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Our aim is to bring each child to the UK for 5 consecutive years in the belief that this brings cumulative health benefits and enables them to live fuller and healthier lives. Each child is placed with a volunteer host family during their stay in the UK.
- How can I donate to Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)?
- Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)'s website is http://www.focc-westleics.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.