--- title: "The Children of Sumatra — check charity number 1098761 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Children of Sumatra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098761. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Deacon House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-children-of-sumatra retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:13:23.032Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Children of Sumatra is a registered charity (number 1098761) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £10,969 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Children of Sumatra? Registered charity number 1098761 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Deacon House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £10,969 Website [www.childrenofsumatra.org](http://www.childrenofsumatra.org/) ## What does The Children of Sumatra do? The charity operates solely in Sumatra supporting primarily cleft lip and palate children across the Island. The charity has evolved over the past 10 years due to the needs of the people we support to fund the building of houses and essential services for families in need along with other social welfare projects as we deem necessary. Our primary focus remains the cleft lip and palate project. ## What causes is The Children of Sumatra registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Children of Sumatra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Children of Sumatra 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-children-of-sumatra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrenofsumatra.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Children of Sumatra a legitimate charity? Yes. The Children of Sumatra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098761) 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 Children of Sumatra's charity number? The Children of Sumatra's charity number is 1098761. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098761? Search 1098761 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 Children of Sumatra do? The charity operates solely in Sumatra supporting primarily cleft lip and palate children across the Island. The charity has evolved over the past 10 years due to the needs of the people we support to fund the building of houses and essential services for families in need along with other social welfare projects as we deem necessary. Our primary focus remains the cleft lip and palate project. Does The Children of Sumatra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Children of Sumatra. 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 Children of Sumatra? The Children of Sumatra's website is http://www.childrenofsumatra.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/1098761).