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title: "Shine — check charity number 1117954 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Shine a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117954. Education/training charity based in Fairfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shine
retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:28:44.071Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Shine is a registered charity (number 1117954) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £33,817 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Shine?

Registered charity number

1117954

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Fairfield

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£33,817

Website

[www.shinecharity.org](http://www.shinecharity.org/)

## What does Shine do?

Providing literacy education to orphans and vulnerable children in Africa

## What causes is Shine registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shine yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shine 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.shinecharity.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Shine a legitimate charity?

Yes. Shine is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117954) 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's charity number?

Shine's charity number is 1117954. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117954?

Search 1117954 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 do?

Providing literacy education to orphans and vulnerable children in Africa

Does Shine have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shine. 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?

Shine's website is http://www.shinecharity.org — 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/1117954).