--- title: "Leg-Up Charity for Kids — check charity number 1197173 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leg-Up Charity for Kids a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197173. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leg-up-charity-for-kids retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:25:07.804Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leg-Up Charity for Kids is a registered charity (number 1197173) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £210,648 (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 Leg-Up Charity for Kids? Registered charity number 1197173 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £210,648 ## What does Leg-Up Charity for Kids do? The Charity operates to make grants/donations for such purposes as are charitable according to the laws of England and Wales for the following purposes:The advancement of education of studentsRelief of those who are in need by reason of their youth, age, ill-health or disability, financial hardship/other disadvantageTo other registered charities in furtherance of their charitable purposes ## What causes is Leg-Up Charity for Kids registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leg-Up Charity for Kids yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leg-Up Charity for Kids 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=leg-up-charity-for-kids&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leg-Up Charity for Kids a legitimate charity? Yes. Leg-Up Charity for Kids is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197173) 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 Leg-Up Charity for Kids's charity number? Leg-Up Charity for Kids's charity number is 1197173. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197173? Search 1197173 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 Leg-Up Charity for Kids do? The Charity operates to make grants/donations for such purposes as are charitable according to the laws of England and Wales for the following purposes:The advancement of education of studentsRelief of those who are in need by reason of their youth, age, ill-health or disability, financial hardship/other disadvantageTo other registered charities in furtherance of their charitable purposes Does Leg-Up Charity for Kids have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leg-Up Charity for Kids. 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 Leg-Up Charity for Kids? Leg-Up Charity for Kids does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1197173).