--- title: "The Den — check charity number 1197253 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Den a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197253. Education/training charity based in The Ridgeway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-den retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:56:40.644Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Den is a registered charity (number 1197253) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £25,236 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Den? Registered charity number 1197253 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Ridgeway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,236 ## What does The Den do? The Den provides afternoon wrap around sessions for Nursery children and children who have attained the age of 3 years. Our aim is to provide a happy, safe and caring environment for your child and give rich and rewarding learning opportunities and experiences. The Den operates from the Nursery classroom and craft area at Ysgol Deiniol CP School, Marchwiel, Wrexham. ## What causes is The Den registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Den yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Den 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-den&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Den a legitimate charity? Yes. The Den is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197253) 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 Den's charity number? The Den's charity number is 1197253. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197253? Search 1197253 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 Den do? The Den provides afternoon wrap around sessions for Nursery children and children who have attained the age of 3 years. Our aim is to provide a happy, safe and caring environment for your child and give rich and rewarding learning opportunities and experiences. The Den operates from the Nursery classroom and craft area at Ysgol Deiniol CP School, Marchwiel, Wrexham. Does The Den have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Den. 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 Den? The Den 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/1197253).