--- title: "Shining Life Children's Trust — check charity number 1068123 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shining Life Children's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1068123. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shining-life-children-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:24:12.299Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shining Life Children's Trust is a registered charity (number 1068123) 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; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £23,611 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Shining Life Children's Trust? Registered charity number 1068123 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £23,611 Website [www.shininglife.org](http://www.shininglife.org/) ## What does Shining Life Children's Trust do? To help children in Sri Lanka who are disadvantaged by poverty and vulnerability, working in partnership with local NGOs to achieve sustainable development through encouraging self-help, self-reliance and empowerment. ## What causes is Shining Life Children's Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shining Life Children's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shining Life 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=shining-life-children-s-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shininglife.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shining Life Children's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Shining Life Children's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1068123) 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 Shining Life Children's Trust's charity number? Shining Life Children's Trust's charity number is 1068123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1068123? Search 1068123 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 Shining Life Children's Trust do? To help children in Sri Lanka who are disadvantaged by poverty and vulnerability, working in partnership with local NGOs to achieve sustainable development through encouraging self-help, self-reliance and empowerment. Does Shining Life Children's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shining Life 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 Shining Life Children's Trust? Shining Life Children's Trust's website is http://www.shininglife.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/1068123).