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title: "Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) — check charity number 1113960 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113960. Education/training charity based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/operational-research-practice-for-africa-orpa
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:36:00.864Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) is a registered charity (number 1113960) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. 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 Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa)?

Registered charity number

1113960

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Sandton, Johannesburg

Website

[www.orpagroup.net](http://www.orpagroup.net/)

## What does Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) do?

Promoting the use of operational research / management sciences in government and industry across Africa in particular

## What causes is Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) registered for?

Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) 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 Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113960) 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 Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa)'s charity number?

Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa)'s charity number is 1113960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1113960?

Search 1113960 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 Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) do?

Promoting the use of operational research / management sciences in government and industry across Africa in particular

Does Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa). 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 Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa)?

Operational Research Practice for Africa (Orpa)'s website is http://www.orpagroup.net — 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/1113960).