--- title: "Out & Proud African Lgbti — check charity number 1169497 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Out & Proud African Lgbti a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169497. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Herne Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/out-proud-african-lgbti retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:52:19.856Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Out & Proud African Lgbti is a registered charity (number 1169497) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £151,519 (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 Out & Proud African Lgbti? Registered charity number 1169497 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Herne Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £151,519 Website [www.africanlgbti.org](http://www.africanlgbti.org/) ## What does Out & Proud African Lgbti do? OUT AND PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI (OPAL) is a Charity formed by African LGBT activists in the UK. The charity was started to cater to the needs of those persecuted, going through persecution and the ones against the persecution of LGBTI people. OPAL now operates in the United Kingdom. ## What causes is Out & Proud African Lgbti registered for? General Charitable PurposesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Out & Proud African Lgbti yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Out & Proud African Lgbti 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=out-proud-african-lgbti&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.africanlgbti.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Out & Proud African Lgbti a legitimate charity? Yes. Out & Proud African Lgbti is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169497) 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 Out & Proud African Lgbti's charity number? Out & Proud African Lgbti's charity number is 1169497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169497? Search 1169497 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 Out & Proud African Lgbti do? OUT AND PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI (OPAL) is a Charity formed by African LGBT activists in the UK. The charity was started to cater to the needs of those persecuted, going through persecution and the ones against the persecution of LGBTI people. OPAL now operates in the United Kingdom. Does Out & Proud African Lgbti have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Out & Proud African Lgbti. 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 Out & Proud African Lgbti? Out & Proud African Lgbti's website is http://www.africanlgbti.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/1169497).