--- title: "Shine African Children's Trust — check charity number 1121650 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shine African Children's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1121650. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Maidenhead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shine-african-children-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:35:09.674Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shine African Children's Trust is a registered charity (number 1121650) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 African Children's Trust? Registered charity number 1121650 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Maidenhead ## What does Shine African Children's Trust do? We are currently supporting a charity which operates a well established children's home near Harare. ## What causes is Shine African Children's Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shine African Children's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shine African Children's Trust 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=shine-african-children-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shine African Children's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Shine African Children's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1121650) 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 African Children's Trust's charity number? Shine African Children's Trust's charity number is 1121650. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1121650? Search 1121650 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 African Children's Trust do? We are currently supporting a charity which operates a well established children's home near Harare. Does Shine African Children's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shine African Children's Trust. 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 African Children's Trust? Shine African Children's Trust 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/1121650).