--- title: "Parents in Action — check charity number 1084959 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Parents in Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1084959. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Aberdare. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/parents-in-action retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:02.639Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Parents in Action is a registered charity (number 1084959) 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; economic/community development/employment. 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 Parents in Action? Registered charity number 1084959 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Aberdare ## What does Parents in Action do? The relief of families in conditions of stress or distress and the advancement of education of the families of such families ## What causes is Parents in Action registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Parents in Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Parents in Action 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=parents-in-action&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Parents in Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Parents in Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1084959) 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 Parents in Action's charity number? Parents in Action's charity number is 1084959. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1084959? Search 1084959 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 Parents in Action do? The relief of families in conditions of stress or distress and the advancement of education of the families of such families Does Parents in Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parents in Action. 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 Parents in Action? Parents in Action 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/1084959).