--- title: "Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria — check charity number 1066305 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1066305. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Cockermouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-chernobyl-s-children-north-and-west-cumbria retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:45:07.367Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria is a registered charity (number 1066305) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £287 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria? Registered charity number 1066305 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cockermouth Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £287 Website [www.nwcumbriafocc.org.uk](http://www.nwcumbriafocc.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria do? Friends of Chernobyl's Children provide respite care to children from Belarus who have been, or whose families have been, affected by radiation following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. ## What causes is Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria registered for? Overseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria 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=friends-of-chernobyl-s-children-north-and-west-cumbria&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nwcumbriafocc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1066305) 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria's charity number? Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria's charity number is 1066305. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1066305? Search 1066305 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria do? Friends of Chernobyl's Children provide respite care to children from Belarus who have been, or whose families have been, affected by radiation following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Does Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria. 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria? Friends of Chernobyl's Children North and West Cumbria's website is http://www.nwcumbriafocc.org.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/1066305).