Is Investing in Children a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Investing in Children as a registered charity (number 1213379) 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 Investing in Children's charity number?

Investing in Children's charity number is 1213379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213379?

Search 1213379 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 Investing in Children have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Investing in Children. 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 Investing in Children?

Investing in Children's website listed in our register data is https://investinginchildren.net/. 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.

What was Investing in Children previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Investing in Children: Investing in Children CIC.

When was Investing in Children registered as a charity?

Investing in Children was entered on the register on 21 May 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1213379CIO

Investing in Children

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Investing in Children is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.

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What are the key facts about Investing in Children?

Registered charity number: 1213379
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kimblesworth
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: investinginchildren.net

Quick answer

Investing in Children (number 1213379) 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 Investing in Children do?

We work with children and young people to support them to have an effective voice in decisions that affect them.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Investing in Children

Answers Investing in Children 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 does not record Investing in Children as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 May 2025
Previous names on the register: Investing in Children CIC
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Investing in Children registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Investing in Children yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Investing in Children. 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 Investing in Children?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Investing in Children a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Investing in Children as a registered charity (number 1213379) 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 Investing in Children's charity number?: Investing in Children's charity number is 1213379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1213379?: Search 1213379 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 Investing in Children do?: We work with children and young people to support them to have an effective voice in decisions that affect them.
Does Investing in Children have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Investing in Children. 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 Investing in Children?: Investing in Children's website listed in our register data is https://investinginchildren.net/. 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 Investing in Children?: The register does not record Investing in Children as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Investing in Children previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Investing in Children: Investing in Children CIC.
When was Investing in Children registered as a charity?: Investing in Children was entered on the register on 21 May 2025.

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.