--- title: "Gearing Up 4 Gorillas — check charity number 1111663 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gearing Up 4 Gorillas a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1111663. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 87 Gussage St. Andrew. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gearing-up-4-gorillas retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:44.297Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gearing Up 4 Gorillas is a registered charity (number 1111663) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; animals. Its latest reported income was £79 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Gearing Up 4 Gorillas? Registered charity number 1111663 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 87 Gussage St. Andrew Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £79 Website [www.g4g.co.uk](http://www.g4g.co.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gearing Up 4 Gorillas 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=gearing-up-4-gorillas&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.g4g.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gearing Up 4 Gorillas a legitimate charity? Yes. Gearing Up 4 Gorillas is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1111663) 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 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 is http://www.g4g.co.uk — 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/1111663).