--- title: "Mary's Child — check charity number 1187206 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mary's Child a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187206. Disability charity based in Orton Goldhay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mary-s-child retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:17:23.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mary's Child is a registered charity (number 1187206) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £147,022 (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 Mary's Child? Registered charity number 1187206 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Orton Goldhay Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £147,022 Website [www.maryschild.org.uk](http://www.maryschild.org.uk/) ## What does Mary's Child do? Marys Child operates to provide the relief of Financial Hardship amongst people in Peterborough and the surrounding areas bya) Providing emergency food essentials, toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in needb) such other means including the provision of relevant information and other advisory services ## What causes is Mary's Child registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mary's Child yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mary's 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=mary-s-child&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.maryschild.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mary's Child a legitimate charity? Yes. Mary's Child is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187206) 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 Mary's Child's charity number? Mary's Child's charity number is 1187206. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187206? Search 1187206 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 Mary's Child do? Marys Child operates to provide the relief of Financial Hardship amongst people in Peterborough and the surrounding areas bya) Providing emergency food essentials, toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in needb) such other means including the provision of relevant information and other advisory services Does Mary's Child have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mary's 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 Mary's Child? Mary's Child's website is http://www.maryschild.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/1187206).