--- title: "Just Be a Child — check charity number 1153532 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Just Be a Child a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153532. Education/training charity based in Stevenage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/just-be-a-child retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:42:41.864Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Just Be a Child is a registered charity (number 1153532) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £84,891 (year ending 2025-02-07). 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 Just Be a Child? Registered charity number 1153532 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Stevenage Latest income (year ending 2025-02-07) £84,891 Website [www.justbeachild.org.uk](http://www.justbeachild.org.uk/) ## What does Just Be a Child do? We empower lives through learning and strengthening communities in the UK and Kenya. In the UK, we engage people of all ages in activities, partnerships, mutual learning and volunteering. In Kenya, we provide access to books, construction of libraries and learning centres, education, and community-led projects. We create lasting impact in both countries. ## What causes is Just Be a Child registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Just Be a Child yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Just Be a Child 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=just-be-a-child&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.justbeachild.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Just Be a Child a legitimate charity? Yes. Just Be a Child is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153532) 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 Just Be a Child's charity number? Just Be a Child's charity number is 1153532. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153532? Search 1153532 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 Just Be a Child do? We empower lives through learning and strengthening communities in the UK and Kenya. In the UK, we engage people of all ages in activities, partnerships, mutual learning and volunteering. In Kenya, we provide access to books, construction of libraries and learning centres, education, and community-led projects. We create lasting impact in both countries. Does Just Be a Child have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Just Be a Child. 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 Just Be a Child? Just Be a Child's website is http://www.justbeachild.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/1153532).