--- title: "Mwitu Trust — check charity number 1118179 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mwitu Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118179. Education/training charity based in Cockthorpe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mwitu-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:45:59.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mwitu Trust is a registered charity (number 1118179) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £20,932 (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 Mwitu Trust? Registered charity number 1118179 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Cockthorpe Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,932 Website [www.investorsinwildlife.com](http://www.investorsinwildlife.com/) ## What does Mwitu Trust do? Raises donations from private individuals and corporate sponsors, in order to make grants to conservation and education projects in and around certain national parks in Zambia,Tanzania and other countries. ## What causes is Mwitu Trust registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mwitu Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mwitu Trust 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=mwitu-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.investorsinwildlife.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mwitu Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Mwitu Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118179) 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 Mwitu Trust's charity number? Mwitu Trust's charity number is 1118179. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118179? Search 1118179 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 Mwitu Trust do? Raises donations from private individuals and corporate sponsors, in order to make grants to conservation and education projects in and around certain national parks in Zambia,Tanzania and other countries. Does Mwitu Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mwitu Trust. 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 Mwitu Trust? Mwitu Trust's website is http://www.investorsinwildlife.com — 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/1118179).