--- title: "Nec UK — check charity number 1181026 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nec UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181026. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leeds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nec-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:20:46.978Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nec UK is a registered charity (number 1181026) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £20,453 (year ending 2025-04-24). 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 Nec UK? Registered charity number 1181026 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Leeds Latest income (year ending 2025-04-24) £20,453 Website [www.necuk.org.uk](http://www.necuk.org.uk/) ## What does Nec UK do? 1. To support research and studies into Necrotising Enterocolitis;2. To support improvements in neonatal care and best practice for families affected by Necrotising Enterocolitis; and3. To raise public awareness and understanding of Necrotising Enterocolitis. ## What causes is Nec UK registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nec UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nec UK 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=nec-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.necuk.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nec UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Nec UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181026) 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 Nec UK's charity number? Nec UK's charity number is 1181026. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181026? Search 1181026 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 Nec UK do? 1. To support research and studies into Necrotising Enterocolitis;2. To support improvements in neonatal care and best practice for families affected by Necrotising Enterocolitis; and3. To raise public awareness and understanding of Necrotising Enterocolitis. Does Nec UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nec UK. 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 Nec UK? Nec UK's website is http://www.necuk.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/1181026).