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title: "Mahouts Foundation — check charity number 1158956 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Mahouts Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158956. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Peopleton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mahouts-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:49:41.803Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Mahouts Foundation is a registered charity (number 1158956) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals. Its latest reported income was £114,807 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Mahouts Foundation?

Registered charity number

1158956

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Peopleton

Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)

£114,807

Website

[www.mahouts.org](http://www.mahouts.org/)

## What does Mahouts Foundation do?

We are a family run foundation working to improve welfare with captive Elephants working in the tourism industry. We work in Thailand, Europe, also raising awareness in the UK collaborating with tour companies and educating tourists visiting Asia. Active in both rescues and on going research.

## What causes is Mahouts Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAnimals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mahouts Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mahouts Foundation 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Mahouts Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Mahouts Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158956) 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 Mahouts Foundation's charity number?

Mahouts Foundation's charity number is 1158956. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158956?

Search 1158956 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 Mahouts Foundation do?

We are a family run foundation working to improve welfare with captive Elephants working in the tourism industry. We work in Thailand, Europe, also raising awareness in the UK collaborating with tour companies and educating tourists visiting Asia. Active in both rescues and on going research.

Does Mahouts Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mahouts Foundation. 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 Mahouts Foundation?

Mahouts Foundation's website is http://www.mahouts.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/1158956).