--- title: "Happy Child International — check charity number 1116809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Happy Child International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116809. Education/training charity based in Leatherhead Institute. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/happy-child-international retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:27:22.491Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Happy Child International is a registered charity (number 1116809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £37,749 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Happy Child International? Registered charity number 1116809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Leatherhead Institute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £37,749 Website [www.happychild.org](http://www.happychild.org/) ## What does Happy Child International do? The charity's objective is 'A child and family services charity organisation delivering child care services for the rescue of street children and children at risk from multiple threats. We advocate for their rights and work in partnership with governments and other care agencies in areas of the world, with the current focus being Brazil. We do this work with a Christian conviction ## What causes is Happy Child International registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Happy Child International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Happy Child International 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=happy-child-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.happychild.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Happy Child International a legitimate charity? Yes. Happy Child International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116809) 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 Happy Child International's charity number? Happy Child International's charity number is 1116809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116809? Search 1116809 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 Happy Child International do? The charity's objective is 'A child and family services charity organisation delivering child care services for the rescue of street children and children at risk from multiple threats. We advocate for their rights and work in partnership with governments and other care agencies in areas of the world, with the current focus being Brazil. We do this work with a Christian conviction Does Happy Child International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Happy Child International. 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 Happy Child International? Happy Child International's website is http://www.happychild.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/1116809).