Is Firefighters Aid for Children a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Firefighters Aid for Children as a registered charity (number 1048780) 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 Firefighters Aid for Children's charity number?

Firefighters Aid for Children's charity number is 1048780. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1048780?

Search 1048780 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.

Does Firefighters Aid for Children have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Firefighters Aid for Children. 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 Firefighters Aid for Children?

Firefighters Aid for Children does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Firefighters Aid for Children previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Firefighters Aid for Children: Firefighters Aid to Children.

When was Firefighters Aid for Children registered as a charity?

Firefighters Aid for Children was entered on the register on 22 August 1995.

Registered charity · No. 1048780

Firefighters Aid for Children

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Firefighters Aid for Children is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Firefighters Aid for Children?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,066
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,466
Registered charity number: 1048780
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Springfield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Firefighters Aid for Children (number 1048780) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Firefighters Aid for Children do?

We raise funds to relieve hardship and suffering for children and young people in the County of Essex and in Europe. We are all serving or retired firefighters and we use our unique public image to raise the profile of those requiring financial or material support, to enhance the quality of life of children of all ages.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Firefighters Aid for Children

Answers Firefighters Aid for Children 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Firefighters Aid for Children as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 August 1995
Previous names on the register: Firefighters Aid to Children
Where it says it operates: Essex · Thurrock · Southend-on-sea · France · Romania

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Firefighters Aid for Children registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Firefighters Aid for Children yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Firefighters Aid for Children. 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 Firefighters Aid for Children?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Firefighters Aid for Children a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Firefighters Aid for Children as a registered charity (number 1048780) 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 Firefighters Aid for Children's charity number?: Firefighters Aid for Children's charity number is 1048780. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1048780?: Search 1048780 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 Firefighters Aid for Children do?: We raise funds to relieve hardship and suffering for children and young people in the County of Essex and in Europe. We are all serving or retired firefighters and we use our unique public image to raise the profile of those requiring financial or material support, to enhance the quality of life of children of all ages.
Does Firefighters Aid for Children have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Firefighters Aid for Children. 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 Firefighters Aid for Children?: Firefighters Aid for Children does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Firefighters Aid for Children?: The register does not record Firefighters Aid for Children as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Firefighters Aid for Children previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Firefighters Aid for Children: Firefighters Aid to Children.
When was Firefighters Aid for Children registered as a charity?: Firefighters Aid for Children was entered on the register on 22 August 1995.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.