--- title: "The Childrens Parliament — charity SC026247 | CharityCompare" description: "The Childrens Parliament (charity SC026247): income £728k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-childrens-parliament retrieved: 2026-10-08T04:14:09.808Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC026247Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) CP # The Childrens Parliament Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Childrens Parliament is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the promotion of equality and diversity. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.childrensparliament.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC026247) Work at The Childrens Parliament? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-childrens-parliament&type=claim&name=The%20Childrens%20Parliament) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Childrens Parliament? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £727,938 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £746,892 Registered charity number SC026247 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.childrensparliament.org.uk](http://www.childrensparliament.org.uk/) Quick answer The Childrens Parliament (number SC026247) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Childrens Parliament do? Established in 1996, Children’s Parliament is dedicated to the realisation of children’s human rights in Scotland. We work with children up to the age of 14. We work in both general and targeted ways. Our targeted programmes involve children who face challenges in their lives and include children who are seldom heard. We use creative approaches in all of our work, these offer children the chance to participate in ways that are fun and at a level best suited to their ability and interests. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Childrens Parliament Answers The Childrens Parliament gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does The Childrens Parliament's money come from? The Childrens Parliament reported £480k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £479k (100%), investments £1,845 (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£479k · 100% - Investments£1,845 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 22 April 1997 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is The Childrens Parliament registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Childrens Parliament yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Childrens Parliament. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Childrens Parliament? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-childrens-parliament&type=claim&name=The%20Childrens%20Parliament) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrensparliament.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Childrens Parliament a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Childrens Parliament as a registered charity (number SC026247) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Childrens Parliament's charity number? The Childrens Parliament's charity number is SC026247. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026247? Search SC026247 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Childrens Parliament do? Established in 1996, Children’s Parliament is dedicated to the realisation of children’s human rights in Scotland. We work with children up to the age of 14. We work in both general and targeted ways. Our targeted programmes involve children who face challenges in their lives and include children who are seldom heard. We use creative approaches in all of our work, these offer children the chance to participate in ways that are fun and at a level best suited to their ability and interests. Does The Childrens Parliament have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Childrens Parliament. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Childrens Parliament? The Childrens Parliament's website listed in our register data is http://www.childrensparliament.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. Where does The Childrens Parliament's money come from? The Childrens Parliament reported £480k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £479k (100%), investments £1,845 (0%). When was The Childrens Parliament registered as a charity? The Childrens Parliament was entered on the register on 22 April 1997. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC026247).