--- title: "Footprints 2 Africa — check charity number 1214173 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Footprints 2 Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214173. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Tuffley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/footprints-2-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:56:28.481Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Footprints 2 Africa is a registered charity (number 1214173) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; economic/community development/employment. 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 Footprints 2 Africa? Registered charity number 1214173 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tuffley ## What does Footprints 2 Africa do? Our Mission is to preserve and protect the health of those who have undergone ostomy surgery and relieve their needs in Southern Africa, by assisting in the provision of essential medical supplies & products that they could not otherwise afford. ## What causes is Footprints 2 Africa registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Footprints 2 Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Footprints 2 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=footprints-2-africa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Footprints 2 Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Footprints 2 Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214173) 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 Footprints 2 Africa's charity number? Footprints 2 Africa's charity number is 1214173. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214173? Search 1214173 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 Footprints 2 Africa do? Our Mission is to preserve and protect the health of those who have undergone ostomy surgery and relieve their needs in Southern Africa, by assisting in the provision of essential medical supplies & products that they could not otherwise afford. Does Footprints 2 Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Footprints 2 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 Footprints 2 Africa? Footprints 2 Africa does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1214173).