Is Red Balloon of the Air a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Red Balloon of the Air as a registered charity (number 1138657) 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 Red Balloon of the Air's charity number?

Red Balloon of the Air's charity number is 1138657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1138657?

Search 1138657 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 Red Balloon of the Air have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Red Balloon of the Air. 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 Red Balloon of the Air?

Red Balloon of the Air's website listed in our register data is http://www.redballoonlearner.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.

When was Red Balloon of the Air registered as a charity?

Red Balloon of the Air was entered on the register on 28 October 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07328440).

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Red Balloon of the Air

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Red Balloon of the Air is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Red Balloon of the Air?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1138657
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Willow Lodge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.redballoonlearner.org

Quick answer

Red Balloon of the Air (number 1138657) 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 Red Balloon of the Air do?

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including, but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and appropriate on-line and face-to-face support.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Red Balloon of the Air

Answers Red Balloon of the Air 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 Red Balloon of the Air 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: 07328440 (Companies House)
Also known as: Rbair
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

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 Red Balloon of the Air registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Red Balloon of the Air yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Red Balloon of the Air. 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 Red Balloon of the Air?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Red Balloon of the Air a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Red Balloon of the Air as a registered charity (number 1138657) 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 Red Balloon of the Air's charity number?: Red Balloon of the Air's charity number is 1138657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1138657?: Search 1138657 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 Red Balloon of the Air do?: To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including, but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and appropriate on-line and face-to-face support.
Does Red Balloon of the Air have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Red Balloon of the Air. 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 Red Balloon of the Air?: Red Balloon of the Air's website listed in our register data is http://www.redballoonlearner.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 Red Balloon of the Air?: The register records Red Balloon of the Air 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 Red Balloon of the Air registered as a charity?: Red Balloon of the Air was entered on the register on 28 October 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07328440).

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.