--- title: "The New Church Children's Society — check charity number 209126 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The New Church Children's Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209126. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Hadleigh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-new-church-children-s-society retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:07:16.603Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The New Church Children's Society is a registered charity (number 209126) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £42,052 (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 New Church Children's Society? Registered charity number 209126 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Hadleigh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £42,052 ## What does The New Church Children's Society do? The Society offers grants to families to prevent or relieve poverty where children and young people are in need, hardship or distress - to enable those children to achieve their potential and have the prospect of becoming useful in the world. Priority is given to children with no active parent or a mother only. Preference is given to children with family connections to the New Church. ## What causes is The New Church Children's Society registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The New Church Children's Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The New Church Children's Society 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-new-church-children-s-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The New Church Children's Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The New Church Children's Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209126) 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 New Church Children's Society's charity number? The New Church Children's Society's charity number is 209126. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209126? Search 209126 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 New Church Children's Society do? The Society offers grants to families to prevent or relieve poverty where children and young people are in need, hardship or distress - to enable those children to achieve their potential and have the prospect of becoming useful in the world. Priority is given to children with no active parent or a mother only. Preference is given to children with family connections to the New Church. Does The New Church Children's Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The New Church Children's Society. 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 New Church Children's Society? The New Church Children's Society 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/209126).