Is Elephant Family a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Elephant Family as a registered charity (number 1091671) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Elephant Family's charity number?

Elephant Family's charity number is 1091671. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1091671?

Search 1091671 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.

Does Elephant Family have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elephant Family. 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 Elephant Family?

Elephant Family's website listed in our register data is http://www.elephant-family.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Elephant Family previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Elephant Family: Elephantfamily; The Tara Foundation.

When was Elephant Family registered as a charity?

Elephant Family was entered on the register on 18 April 2002. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04310834).

Registered charity · No. 1091671Charitable company

Elephant Family

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Elephant Family is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Elephant Family?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1091671
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Canterbury
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.elephant-family.org

Quick answer

Elephant Family (number 1091671) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Elephant Family do?

Elephant family is the world's leading charity for the endangered Asian elephant. Our mission is to save this iconic species from extinction in the wild. To achieve this goal our focus is channelled into five key areas; mobilising public concern, lobbying governments, conservation partnerships, education, training and research and fundraising.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Elephant Family

Answers Elephant Family gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Elephant Family as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 April 2002
Company number: 04310834 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Elephantfamily; The Tara Foundation
Where it says it operates: Cambodia · India · Indonesia · Malaysia · Burma · Thailand

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Elephant Family registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Elephant Family yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Elephant Family. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Elephant Family?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elephant Family a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Elephant Family as a registered charity (number 1091671) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Elephant Family's charity number?: Elephant Family's charity number is 1091671. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1091671?: Search 1091671 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 Elephant Family do?: Elephant family is the world's leading charity for the endangered Asian elephant. Our mission is to save this iconic species from extinction in the wild. To achieve this goal our focus is channelled into five key areas; mobilising public concern, lobbying governments, conservation partnerships, education, training and research and fundraising.
Does Elephant Family have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elephant Family. 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 Elephant Family?: Elephant Family's website listed in our register data is http://www.elephant-family.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Elephant Family?: The register records Elephant Family as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Elephant Family previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Elephant Family: Elephantfamily; The Tara Foundation.
When was Elephant Family registered as a charity?: Elephant Family was entered on the register on 18 April 2002. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04310834).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.