--- title: "Early Childhood Partnership — check charity number 1168090 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Early Childhood Partnership a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168090. Education/training charity based in 30 Meadway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/early-childhood-partnership retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:28:23.728Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Early Childhood Partnership is a registered charity (number 1168090) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £2,012,893 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Early Childhood Partnership? Registered charity number 1168090 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 30 Meadway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,012,893 Website [www.ecpbedford.org](http://www.ecpbedford.org/) ## What does Early Childhood Partnership do? ECP is a locally based not for profit organisation that exists to deliver Children's Centre and associated services to local families, parents, carers and young children. It does this through leading and managing commissioned contracts from local authorities. ## What causes is Early Childhood Partnership registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Early Childhood Partnership yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Early Childhood Partnership is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=early-childhood-partnership&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ecpbedford.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Early Childhood Partnership a legitimate charity? Yes. Early Childhood Partnership is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168090) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Early Childhood Partnership's charity number? Early Childhood Partnership's charity number is 1168090. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168090? Search 1168090 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 Early Childhood Partnership do? ECP is a locally based not for profit organisation that exists to deliver Children's Centre and associated services to local families, parents, carers and young children. It does this through leading and managing commissioned contracts from local authorities. Does Early Childhood Partnership have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Early Childhood Partnership. 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 Early Childhood Partnership? Early Childhood Partnership's website is http://www.ecpbedford.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168090).