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title: "Ape Action Africa — check charity number 1057061 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ape Action Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1057061. Education/training charity based in Berwick Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ape-action-africa
retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:40:11.804Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ape Action Africa is a registered charity (number 1057061) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £434,492 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Ape Action Africa?

Registered charity number

1057061

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Berwick Lane

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£434,492

Website

[www.apeactionafrica.org](http://www.apeactionafrica.org/)

## What does Ape Action Africa do?

Ape Action Africa (formerly Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund, CWAF) operates a sanctuary for gorillas, chimps and monkeys that have been orphaned, largely as a result of the bushmeat trade. Ape Action Africa has a growing education programme and works with the Cameroon government and the public to advance the conservation of primates in Cameroon.

## What causes is Ape Action Africa registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ape Action Africa yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ape Action Africa 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ape Action Africa a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ape Action Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1057061) 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 Ape Action Africa's charity number?

Ape Action Africa's charity number is 1057061. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1057061?

Search 1057061 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 Ape Action Africa do?

Ape Action Africa (formerly Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund, CWAF) operates a sanctuary for gorillas, chimps and monkeys that have been orphaned, largely as a result of the bushmeat trade. Ape Action Africa has a growing education programme and works with the Cameroon government and the public to advance the conservation of primates in Cameroon.

Does Ape Action Africa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ape Action Africa. 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 Ape Action Africa?

Ape Action Africa's website is http://www.apeactionafrica.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/1057061).