--- title: "Forest Peoples Programme — check charity number 1082158 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forest Peoples Programme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1082158. Education/training charity based in Stratford Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forest-peoples-programme retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:04:59.669Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forest Peoples Programme is a registered charity (number 1082158) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £7,259,784 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Forest Peoples Programme? Registered charity number 1082158 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Stratford Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,259,784 Website [www.forestpeoples.org](http://www.forestpeoples.org/) ## What does Forest Peoples Programme do? To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations. ## What causes is Forest Peoples Programme registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest Peoples Programme yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest Peoples Programme 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=forest-peoples-programme&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.forestpeoples.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forest Peoples Programme a legitimate charity? Yes. Forest Peoples Programme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1082158) 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 Forest Peoples Programme's charity number? Forest Peoples Programme's charity number is 1082158. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1082158? Search 1082158 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 Forest Peoples Programme do? To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations. Does Forest Peoples Programme have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest Peoples Programme. 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 Forest Peoples Programme? Forest Peoples Programme's website is http://www.forestpeoples.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1082158).