--- title: "African Billfish Foundation — check charity number 1096850 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Billfish Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096850. Education/training charity based in 2 Old Brompton Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-billfish-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:50.570Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Billfish Foundation is a registered charity (number 1096850) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; animals. Its latest reported income was £100 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 African Billfish Foundation? Registered charity number 1096850 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 2 Old Brompton Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £100 Website [www.africanbillfish.org](http://www.africanbillfish.org/) ## What does African Billfish Foundation do? TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSERVATION OF BILLFISH FOR RECREATIONAL SPORT FISHING PURPOSES IN THE OCEANS AROUND AFRICA. CARRY ON RESEARCH INCLUDING A SCIENTIFIC BILLFISH TAGGING PROGRAMME WITH THE INTENTION OF REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE CONTINENT AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE LEVEL TO FURTHER CONSERVE THE BILLFISH. ## What causes is African Billfish Foundation registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Billfish Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Billfish Foundation 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=african-billfish-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.africanbillfish.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Billfish Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. African Billfish Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096850) 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 African Billfish Foundation's charity number? African Billfish Foundation's charity number is 1096850. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1096850? Search 1096850 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 African Billfish Foundation do? TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSERVATION OF BILLFISH FOR RECREATIONAL SPORT FISHING PURPOSES IN THE OCEANS AROUND AFRICA. CARRY ON RESEARCH INCLUDING A SCIENTIFIC BILLFISH TAGGING PROGRAMME WITH THE INTENTION OF REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE CONTINENT AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE LEVEL TO FURTHER CONSERVE THE BILLFISH. Does African Billfish Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Billfish Foundation. 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 African Billfish Foundation? African Billfish Foundation's website is http://www.africanbillfish.org — 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/1096850).