--- title: "Kids in Need — check charity number 1049318 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kids in Need a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1049318. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 21 Hedgerow Grove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kids-in-need retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:52:17.357Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kids in Need is a registered charity (number 1049318) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £29,887 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Kids in Need? Registered charity number 1049318 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 21 Hedgerow Grove Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £29,887 Website [www.kidsinneed.uk.net](http://www.kidsinneed.uk.net/) ## What does Kids in Need do? Raising funds to grant wishes to children aged 3-19years who are terminally or seriously ill or have disabilities ## What causes is Kids in Need registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kids in Need yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kids in Need 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=kids-in-need&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kidsinneed.uk.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kids in Need a legitimate charity? Yes. Kids in Need is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1049318) 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 Kids in Need's charity number? Kids in Need's charity number is 1049318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1049318? Search 1049318 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 Kids in Need do? Raising funds to grant wishes to children aged 3-19years who are terminally or seriously ill or have disabilities Does Kids in Need have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kids in Need. 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 Kids in Need? Kids in Need's website is http://www.kidsinneed.uk.net — 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/1049318).