--- title: "Practical Compassion for Destitute Children — check charity number 1076588 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Practical Compassion for Destitute Children a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1076588. Education/training charity based in Throckley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/practical-compassion-for-destitute-children retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:17:17.613Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Practical Compassion for Destitute Children is a registered charity (number 1076588) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £130,495 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Practical Compassion for Destitute Children? Registered charity number 1076588 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Throckley Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £130,495 Website [www.pcdcuk.com](http://www.pcdcuk.com/) ## What does Practical Compassion for Destitute Children do? PCDC provides relief for children under the age of 25 years, most of whom are under 18years. Children are sponsored with a contribution paid towards Christian school fees. Medical provision is provided in exceptional cases. Contributions are focused for children in destitute need; the death of one or both parents, abandonment by relatives, family break-down, illness, or mental/physical handicap. ## What causes is Practical Compassion for Destitute Children registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Practical Compassion for Destitute Children yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Practical Compassion for Destitute Children 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=practical-compassion-for-destitute-children&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pcdcuk.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Practical Compassion for Destitute Children a legitimate charity? Yes. Practical Compassion for Destitute Children is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1076588) 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 Practical Compassion for Destitute Children's charity number? Practical Compassion for Destitute Children's charity number is 1076588. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1076588? Search 1076588 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 Practical Compassion for Destitute Children do? PCDC provides relief for children under the age of 25 years, most of whom are under 18years. Children are sponsored with a contribution paid towards Christian school fees. Medical provision is provided in exceptional cases. Contributions are focused for children in destitute need; the death of one or both parents, abandonment by relatives, family break-down, illness, or mental/physical handicap. Does Practical Compassion for Destitute Children have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Practical Compassion for Destitute Children. 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 Practical Compassion for Destitute Children? Practical Compassion for Destitute Children's website is http://www.pcdcuk.com — 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/1076588).