Is Retrak a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Retrak as a registered charity (number 1122799) 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 Retrak's charity number?

Retrak's charity number is 1122799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1122799?

Search 1122799 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 Retrak have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Retrak. 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 Retrak?

Retrak's website listed in our register data is http://www.retrak.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 Retrak registered as a charity?

Retrak was entered on the register on 15 February 2008. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06424507).

Registered charity · No. 1122799Charitable company

Retrak

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Retrak is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Retrak?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,535
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1122799
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.retrak.org

Quick answer

Retrak (number 1122799) 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 Retrak do?

Retrak helps street children to find long-term alternatives to life on the streets. Retrak recognises their vulnerability and disadvantage due to heath issues, particularly HIV/Aids, lack of education and opportunity to develop as children. It seeks to reunite children with their families and, if not possible seeking foster families where they will find love, security and support

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Retrak

Answers Retrak 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 Retrak 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: 15 February 2008
Company number: 06424507 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Ethiopia · Uganda

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Retrak registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Retrak yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Retrak. 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 Retrak?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Retrak a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Retrak as a registered charity (number 1122799) 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 Retrak's charity number?: Retrak's charity number is 1122799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1122799?: Search 1122799 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 Retrak do?: Retrak helps street children to find long-term alternatives to life on the streets. Retrak recognises their vulnerability and disadvantage due to heath issues, particularly HIV/Aids, lack of education and opportunity to develop as children. It seeks to reunite children with their families and, if not possible seeking foster families where they will find love, security and support
Does Retrak have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Retrak. 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 Retrak?: Retrak's website listed in our register data is http://www.retrak.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 Retrak?: The register records Retrak 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 Retrak registered as a charity?: Retrak was entered on the register on 15 February 2008. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06424507).

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.