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Registered charity · No. 1171090CIORugby Central Shopping Centre

Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support

Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, economic/community development/employment, based in Rugby Central Shopping Centre.

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Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support is a registered charity (number 1171090) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £167,502 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support?

Registered charity number
1171090
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Rugby Central Shopping Centre
Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)
£167,502

What does Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support do?

We are a children's cancer charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer between 0-24yrs from diagnosis for as long as a family needs our support. We support families throughout Coventry and Warwickshire and have a family centre in Coventry City Centre. We offer a range of services which we are continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of all the families we support.

What causes is Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support a legitimate charity?
Yes. Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171090) 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 Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support's charity number?
Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support's charity number is 1171090. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1171090?
Search 1171090 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 Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support do?
We are a children's cancer charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer between 0-24yrs from diagnosis for as long as a family needs our support. We support families throughout Coventry and Warwickshire and have a family centre in Coventry City Centre. We offer a range of services which we are continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of all the families we support.
Does Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support. 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 Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support?
Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support's website is http://www.shinealight.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.