--- title: "The Raft — check charity number 1194852 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Raft a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194852. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 56 Bull Head Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-raft retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:38:26.701Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Raft is a registered charity (number 1194852) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £16,109 (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 Raft? Registered charity number 1194852 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 56 Bull Head Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,109 Website [www.theraftleicester.co.uk](http://www.theraftleicester.co.uk/) ## What does The Raft do? We provide and facilitate preventative and targeted support for children and their families, resident in Leicester or Leicestershire, who are in need because of adverse childhood experiences. ## What causes is The Raft registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Raft yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Raft 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-raft&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theraftleicester.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Raft a legitimate charity? Yes. The Raft is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194852) 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 Raft's charity number? The Raft's charity number is 1194852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194852? Search 1194852 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 Raft do? We provide and facilitate preventative and targeted support for children and their families, resident in Leicester or Leicestershire, who are in need because of adverse childhood experiences. Does The Raft have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Raft. 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 Raft? The Raft's website is http://www.theraftleicester.co.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/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194852).