--- title: "Water for Kids — check charity number 1178084 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Water for Kids a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178084. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Uppingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/water-for-kids retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:49:41.016Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Water for Kids is a registered charity (number 1178084) 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. Its latest reported income was £107,553 (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 Water for Kids? Registered charity number 1178084 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Uppingham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £107,553 Website [www.waterforkids.org.uk](http://www.waterforkids.org.uk/) ## What does Water for Kids do? Provision of water, sanitation and hygiene education in low income countries. ## What causes is Water for Kids registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Water for Kids yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Water for Kids 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=water-for-kids&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.waterforkids.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Water for Kids a legitimate charity? Yes. Water for Kids is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178084) 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 Water for Kids's charity number? Water for Kids's charity number is 1178084. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178084? Search 1178084 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 Water for Kids do? Provision of water, sanitation and hygiene education in low income countries. Does Water for Kids have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Water for Kids. 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 Water for Kids? Water for Kids's website is http://www.waterforkids.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/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178084).