Free the Wild (number 1173936) 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 Free the Wild do?
Free The Wild endeavours to stop the suffering of wild animals in captivity and educate global communities on the importance in sustaining wildlife. We aim to move mistreated animals into sanctuaries or rehabilitate them for release into the wild. We work to educate and improve on zoos and likened establishments through professional carers, handlers and veterinary support.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Free the Wild
Answers Free the Wild 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 does not record Free the Wild as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Free the Wild'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
Throughout England and Wales · Afghanistan · Albania · Algeria · Andorra · Angola · Antigua and Barbuda · Argentina
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 Free the Wild registered for?
Animals
Why is there no Clarity Score for Free the Wild yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Free the Wild.
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The register data used for this profile lists Free the Wild as a registered charity (number 1173936) 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 Free the Wild's charity number?
Free the Wild's charity number is 1173936. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1173936?
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What does Free the Wild do?
Free The Wild endeavours to stop the suffering of wild animals in captivity and educate global communities on the importance in sustaining wildlife. We aim to move mistreated animals into sanctuaries or rehabilitate them for release into the wild. We work to educate and improve on zoos and likened establishments through professional carers, handlers and veterinary support.
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How can I donate to Free the Wild?
Free the Wild's website listed in our register data is http://FREETHEWILD.CO.UK. 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 Free the Wild?
The register does not record Free the Wild as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Free the Wild's trustees paid?
Free the Wild's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Free the Wild registered as a charity?
Free the Wild was entered on the register on 25 July 2017.