--- title: "The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch — check charity number 1084527 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1084527. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Aughton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-chernobyl-s-children-maghull-and-ormskirk-branch retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:24:52.767Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch is a registered charity (number 1084527) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,386 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch? Registered charity number 1084527 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Aughton Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £1,386 Website [www.focc-mao.org.uk](http://www.focc-mao.org.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch do? Bringing upto 16 Belarussian children to UK each year for 1month. They live with host families. They have medical, dental and general health checks. Arranging full programme of events and activities. Their immune system is boosted and lifespan extended. Fubding for this is achieved by group events eg. race nights, local community fund raising. ## What causes is The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch 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-friends-of-chernobyl-s-children-maghull-and-ormskirk-branch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.focc-mao.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1084527) 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch's charity number? The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch's charity number is 1084527. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1084527? Search 1084527 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch do? Bringing upto 16 Belarussian children to UK each year for 1month. They live with host families. They have medical, dental and general health checks. Arranging full programme of events and activities. Their immune system is boosted and lifespan extended. Fubding for this is achieved by group events eg. race nights, local community fund raising. Does The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch. 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 Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch? The Friends of Chernobyl's Children - Maghull and Ormskirk Branch's website is http://www.focc-mao.org.uk — 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/). 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