--- title: "The British Children Trust — check charity number 1104940 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The British Children Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1104940. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Earley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-british-children-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:23:17.635Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The British Children Trust is a registered charity (number 1104940) 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. Its latest reported income was £180 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 The British Children Trust? Registered charity number 1104940 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Earley Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £180 ## What does The British Children Trust do? To relieve hunger and improve nutrition amongst abandon, orphanage & destitute children To support education of both abandon, destitute children and children from the poorest familiesTo provide basic healthcare for children in needAssist in providing shelter for children who have nowhere to live in Nepal ## What causes is The British Children Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Children Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The British Children 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=the-british-children-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The British Children Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The British Children Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1104940) 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 The British Children Trust's charity number? The British Children Trust's charity number is 1104940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1104940? Search 1104940 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 The British Children Trust do? To relieve hunger and improve nutrition amongst abandon, orphanage & destitute children To support education of both abandon, destitute children and children from the poorest familiesTo provide basic healthcare for children in needAssist in providing shelter for children who have nowhere to live in Nepal Does The British Children Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Children 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 The British Children Trust? The British Children 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/1104940).