--- title: "Collections for Africa — check charity number 1175630 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Collections for Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175630. Education/training charity based in Malthouse Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/collections-for-africa retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:03:29.941Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Collections for Africa is a registered charity (number 1175630) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Collections for Africa? Registered charity number 1175630 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Malthouse Lane Website [www.collectionsforafrica.com](http://www.collectionsforafrica.com/) ## What does Collections for Africa do? We recycle waste clothing to fund the building of schools in Africa. ## What causes is Collections for Africa registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Collections for Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Collections for 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? 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=collections-for-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.collectionsforafrica.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Collections for Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Collections for Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175630) 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 Collections for Africa's charity number? Collections for Africa's charity number is 1175630. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175630? Search 1175630 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 Collections for Africa do? We recycle waste clothing to fund the building of schools in Africa. Does Collections for Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Collections for 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 Collections for Africa? Collections for Africa's website is http://www.collectionsforafrica.com — 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/1175630).