Elephants for Africa (number 1179318) 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 Elephants for Africa do?
We raise funds to support, and oversee, research and education programmes in Botswana working towards understanding the socio and ecological needs of African savannah elephants in the context of a human landscape to work towards human-wildlife coexistence and enable rural communities to benefit from wildlif. Additionally, we give educational talks to schools and interested parties globally.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Elephants for Africa
Answers Elephants for Africa gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Elephants for Africa 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
Elephants for Africa's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Botswana
Who it supports and how it works
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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 Elephants for Africa registered for?
AnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Elephants for Africa yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Elephants for Africa as a registered charity (number 1179318) 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 Elephants for Africa's charity number?
Elephants for Africa's charity number is 1179318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Elephants for Africa do?
We raise funds to support, and oversee, research and education programmes in Botswana working towards understanding the socio and ecological needs of African savannah elephants in the context of a human landscape to work towards human-wildlife coexistence and enable rural communities to benefit from wildlif. Additionally, we give educational talks to schools and interested parties globally.
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How can I donate to Elephants for Africa?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Elephants for Africa?
The register records Elephants for Africa 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.
Are Elephants for Africa's trustees paid?
Elephants for Africa's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Elephants for Africa registered as a charity?
Elephants for Africa was entered on the register on 24 July 2018.