--- title: "Fair Start — check charity number 1214138 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fair Start a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214138. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cobham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fair-start retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:50:46.872Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fair Start is a registered charity (number 1214138) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Fair Start? Registered charity number 1214138 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cobham Website [www.fairstart.charity](http://www.fairstart.charity/) ## What does Fair Start do? Furnishing, stocking, decorating and setting up libraries in primary schools. Helping schools to install library systems, recruit parent volunteers to run the library, training and helping them to maximise the use and effectiveness of the library through data analysis, promotions and sharing best practice ## What causes is Fair Start registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fair Start yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fair Start 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=fair-start&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fairstart.charity/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fair Start a legitimate charity? Yes. Fair Start is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214138) 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 Fair Start's charity number? Fair Start's charity number is 1214138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214138? Search 1214138 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 Fair Start do? Furnishing, stocking, decorating and setting up libraries in primary schools. Helping schools to install library systems, recruit parent volunteers to run the library, training and helping them to maximise the use and effectiveness of the library through data analysis, promotions and sharing best practice Does Fair Start have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fair Start. 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 Fair Start? Fair Start's website is http://www.fairstart.charity — 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/1214138).