--- title: "Rafiki — check charity number 1109729 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rafiki a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1109729. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rafiki retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:12:37.217Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rafiki is a registered charity (number 1109729) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,482 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Rafiki? Registered charity number 1109729 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,482 ## What does Rafiki do? A charity to provide children with the opportunity to have a full and rich childhood; through education and the acquiring of skills for life; through fun and creativity and through the love of God - we support local people making a difference in their locality - with a particular focus on the developing world. ## What causes is Rafiki registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rafiki yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rafiki 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=rafiki&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rafiki a legitimate charity? Yes. Rafiki is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1109729) 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 Rafiki's charity number? Rafiki's charity number is 1109729. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1109729? Search 1109729 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 Rafiki do? A charity to provide children with the opportunity to have a full and rich childhood; through education and the acquiring of skills for life; through fun and creativity and through the love of God - we support local people making a difference in their locality - with a particular focus on the developing world. Does Rafiki have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rafiki. 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 Rafiki? Rafiki 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/1109729).