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title: "Epic Dad — check charity number 1216517 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Epic Dad a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216517. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lakenheath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/epic-dad
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:44:54.800Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Epic Dad is a registered charity (number 1216517) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Epic Dad?

Registered charity number

1216517

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lakenheath

Website

[www.epicdad.co.uk](http://www.epicdad.co.uk/)

## What does Epic Dad do?

EPIC Dad supports fathers, father figures, and families through mentoring, fatherhood workshops, dads and and children's activities, family events, and wellbeing drop-ins. We help dads build confidence, skills and positive relationships with their children. We work in communities and partner with organisations to strengthen families.

## What causes is Epic Dad registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Epic Dad yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Epic Dad 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=epic-dad&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.epicdad.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Epic Dad a legitimate charity?

Yes. Epic Dad is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216517) 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 Epic Dad's charity number?

Epic Dad's charity number is 1216517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216517?

Search 1216517 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 Epic Dad do?

EPIC Dad supports fathers, father figures, and families through mentoring, fatherhood workshops, dads and and children's activities, family events, and wellbeing drop-ins. We help dads build confidence, skills and positive relationships with their children. We work in communities and partner with organisations to strengthen families.

Does Epic Dad have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Epic Dad. 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 Epic Dad?

Epic Dad's website is http://www.epicdad.co.uk — 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/1216517).