Is Gearing Up 4 Gorillas a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gearing Up 4 Gorillas as a registered charity (number 1111663) 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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas's charity number?

Gearing Up 4 Gorillas's charity number is 1111663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1111663?

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Does Gearing Up 4 Gorillas have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gearing Up 4 Gorillas. 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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas?

Gearing Up 4 Gorillas's website listed in our register data is http://www.g4g.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.

When was Gearing Up 4 Gorillas registered as a charity?

Gearing Up 4 Gorillas was entered on the register on 13 October 2005.

Registered charity · No. 1111663Trust

Gearing Up 4 Gorillas

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Gearing Up 4 Gorillas is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, animals.

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What are the key facts about Gearing Up 4 Gorillas?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £79
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £346
Registered charity number: 1111663
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 87 Gussage St. Andrew
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.g4g.co.uk

Quick answer

Gearing Up 4 Gorillas (number 1111663) 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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas do?

G4G raises funds and equipment to send to the rangers of Virunga National Park, eastern DR Congo. We currently send donations for specific pieces of equipment or for projects discussed with Virunga NP. We also send donations to buy specific pieces of veterinary equipment or for projects undertaken by the Gorilla Doctors.We support this work through events/shows/sale of goods.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gearing Up 4 Gorillas

Answers Gearing Up 4 Gorillas 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 does not record Gearing Up 4 Gorillas as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 October 2005
Also known as: G4g
Where it says it operates: Dorset · Rwanda · Uganda · Congo (Democratic Republic)

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAnimals

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gearing Up 4 Gorillas yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gearing Up 4 Gorillas a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gearing Up 4 Gorillas as a registered charity (number 1111663) 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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas's charity number?: Gearing Up 4 Gorillas's charity number is 1111663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1111663?: Search 1111663 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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas do?: G4G raises funds and equipment to send to the rangers of Virunga National Park, eastern DR Congo. We currently send donations for specific pieces of equipment or for projects discussed with Virunga NP. We also send donations to buy specific pieces of veterinary equipment or for projects undertaken by the Gorilla Doctors.We support this work through events/shows/sale of goods.
Does Gearing Up 4 Gorillas have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gearing Up 4 Gorillas. 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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas?: Gearing Up 4 Gorillas's website listed in our register data is http://www.g4g.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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas?: The register does not record Gearing Up 4 Gorillas as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Gearing Up 4 Gorillas registered as a charity?: Gearing Up 4 Gorillas was entered on the register on 13 October 2005.

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.