Is The British Children Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The British Children Trust as a registered charity (number 1104940) 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 The British Children Trust's charity number?

The British Children Trust's charity number is 1104940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1104940?

Search 1104940 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 The British Children Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Children Trust. 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 The British Children Trust?

The British Children Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was The British Children Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The British Children Trust: Himalayan Children's Home (Hch).

When was The British Children Trust registered as a charity?

The British Children Trust was entered on the register on 16 July 2004.

Registered charity · No. 1104940

The British Children Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The British Children Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about The British Children Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £180
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £166
Registered charity number: 1104940
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Earley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

The British Children Trust (number 1104940) 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 The British Children Trust do?

To relieve hunger and improve nutrition amongst abandon, orphanage & destitute children To support education of both abandon, destitute children and children from the poorest familiesTo provide basic healthcare for children in needAssist in providing shelter for children who have nowhere to live in Nepal

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Children Trust

Answers The British Children Trust 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 The British Children Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 July 2004
Previous names on the register: Himalayan Children's Home (Hch)
Where it says it operates: Nepal

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 The British Children Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Children Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The British Children Trust. 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 The British Children Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The British Children Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The British Children Trust as a registered charity (number 1104940) 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 The British Children Trust's charity number?: The British Children Trust's charity number is 1104940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1104940?: Search 1104940 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 The British Children Trust do?: To relieve hunger and improve nutrition amongst abandon, orphanage & destitute children To support education of both abandon, destitute children and children from the poorest familiesTo provide basic healthcare for children in needAssist in providing shelter for children who have nowhere to live in Nepal
Does The British Children Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Children Trust. 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 The British Children Trust?: The British Children Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The British Children Trust?: The register does not record The British Children Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The British Children Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The British Children Trust: Himalayan Children's Home (Hch).
When was The British Children Trust registered as a charity?: The British Children Trust was entered on the register on 16 July 2004.

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.