--- title: "Lesotho Rugby Academy — check charity number 1188458 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lesotho Rugby Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188458. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lesotho-rugby-academy retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:40:31.829Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lesotho Rugby Academy is a registered charity (number 1188458) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £16,270 (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 Lesotho Rugby Academy? Registered charity number 1188458 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £16,270 Website [www.lesothorugbyacademy.org](https://www.lesothorugbyacademy.org/) ## What does Lesotho Rugby Academy do? The aim of the charity is simple:1) To support and educate vulnerable children and adolescents through open group sessions;2) To share our enthusiasm for a sport that provides inspiration, focus and a support network, in a country with few opportunities for young people.3) To produce a top quality future generation of Lesotho rugby players, and to place Lesotho rugby on the map ## What causes is Lesotho Rugby Academy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lesotho Rugby Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lesotho Rugby Academy 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=lesotho-rugby-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.lesothorugbyacademy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lesotho Rugby Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Lesotho Rugby Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188458) 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 Lesotho Rugby Academy's charity number? Lesotho Rugby Academy's charity number is 1188458. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188458? Search 1188458 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 Lesotho Rugby Academy do? The aim of the charity is simple:1) To support and educate vulnerable children and adolescents through open group sessions;2) To share our enthusiasm for a sport that provides inspiration, focus and a support network, in a country with few opportunities for young people.3) To produce a top quality future generation of Lesotho rugby players, and to place Lesotho rugby on the map Does Lesotho Rugby Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lesotho Rugby Academy. 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 Lesotho Rugby Academy? Lesotho Rugby Academy's website is https://www.lesothorugbyacademy.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/1188458).