Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) (number 1142034) 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 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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) 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
Also known as
Focc (West Leics)
Where it says it operates
Leicestershire · Belarus
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief
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Is Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) as a registered charity (number 1142034) 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)'s charity number?
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)'s charity number is 1142034. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1142034?
Search 1142034 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 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.
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How can I donate to Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)?
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.focc-westleics.org.uk. 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire)?
The register records Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) registered as a charity?
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (West Leicestershire) was entered on the register on 20 May 2011.