--- title: "Independent Children and Families Services — check charity number 1192014 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Independent Children and Families Services a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192014. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Park Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/independent-children-and-families-services retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:35:39.799Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Independent Children and Families Services is a registered charity (number 1192014) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £124,827 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Independent Children and Families Services? Registered charity number 1192014 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Park Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £124,827 Website [www.icafs.org.uk](http://www.icafs.org.uk/) ## What does Independent Children and Families Services do? We are a social welfare benefits charity that helps the most vulnerable members of the West Yorkshire community to help them to address their economic needs. This will will mean we engage with the community to provide welfare benefits advice and refer the appropriate members of the community to seek professional financial advice concerning any debts or physical help to address their needs. ## What causes is Independent Children and Families Services registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Independent Children and Families Services yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Independent Children and Families Services 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=independent-children-and-families-services&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.icafs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Independent Children and Families Services a legitimate charity? Yes. Independent Children and Families Services is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192014) 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 Independent Children and Families Services's charity number? Independent Children and Families Services's charity number is 1192014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192014? Search 1192014 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 Independent Children and Families Services do? We are a social welfare benefits charity that helps the most vulnerable members of the West Yorkshire community to help them to address their economic needs. This will will mean we engage with the community to provide welfare benefits advice and refer the appropriate members of the community to seek professional financial advice concerning any debts or physical help to address their needs. Does Independent Children and Families Services have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Independent Children and Families Services. 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 Independent Children and Families Services? Independent Children and Families Services's website is http://www.icafs.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/1192014).