--- title: "Orphan Care Africa — check charity number 1187842 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orphan Care Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187842. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Unit 5 Jupiter House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orphan-care-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:14.236Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orphan Care Africa is a registered charity (number 1187842) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £75,293 (year ending 2025-05-30). 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 Orphan Care Africa? Registered charity number 1187842 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Unit 5 Jupiter House Latest income (year ending 2025-05-30) £75,293 ## What does Orphan Care Africa do? General Charitable Purposes, Education/training and Disability ## What causes is Orphan Care Africa registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orphan Care Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orphan Care Africa 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=orphan-care-africa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orphan Care Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Orphan Care Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187842) 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 Orphan Care Africa's charity number? Orphan Care Africa's charity number is 1187842. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187842? Search 1187842 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 Orphan Care Africa do? General Charitable Purposes, Education/training and Disability Does Orphan Care Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orphan Care Africa. 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 Orphan Care Africa? Orphan Care Africa does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1187842).