Children in Distress
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Children in Distress is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.
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What are the key facts about Children in Distress?
- Registered charity number
- 1219951
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Blake House
- Website
- www.childrenindistress.org
What does the register show for Children in Distress?
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Children in Distress
Answers Children in Distress 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Cid
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England · Scotland · Romania
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. 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 Children in Distress registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Children in Distress yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Children in Distress. 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 Children in Distress?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Children in Distress a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Children in Distress as a registered charity (number 1219951) 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 Children in Distress's charity number?
- Children in Distress's charity number is 1219951. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1219951?
- Search 1219951 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 Children in Distress do?
- Children in Distress is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details.
- Does Children in Distress have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children in Distress. 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 Children in Distress?
- Children in Distress's website listed in our register data is http://www.childrenindistress.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 Children in Distress registered as a charity?
- Children in Distress was entered on the register on 7 October 2026.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.