--- title: "Safina Lion Conservation Fund — check charity number 1172709 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Safina Lion Conservation Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172709. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stotfold. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/safina-lion-conservation-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:01:06.486Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Safina Lion Conservation Fund is a registered charity (number 1172709) 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; animals. Its latest reported income was £5,705 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Safina Lion Conservation Fund? Registered charity number 1172709 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stotfold Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £5,705 Website [www.safinalionconservation.org](http://www.safinalionconservation.org/) ## What does Safina Lion Conservation Fund do? Our mission is to work with others to protect and monitor lion populations in the wild. We work to raise funds for four different lion conservation organisations based in Kenya and Tanzania who work alongside local communities to protect, monitor and study wild lions. We also work with zoos to educate their visitors and maintain a website full of educational material specifically about lions. ## What causes is Safina Lion Conservation Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Safina Lion Conservation Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Safina Lion Conservation Fund 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=safina-lion-conservation-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.safinalionconservation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Safina Lion Conservation Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Safina Lion Conservation Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172709) 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 Safina Lion Conservation Fund's charity number? Safina Lion Conservation Fund's charity number is 1172709. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172709? Search 1172709 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 Safina Lion Conservation Fund do? Our mission is to work with others to protect and monitor lion populations in the wild. We work to raise funds for four different lion conservation organisations based in Kenya and Tanzania who work alongside local communities to protect, monitor and study wild lions. We also work with zoos to educate their visitors and maintain a website full of educational material specifically about lions. Does Safina Lion Conservation Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Safina Lion Conservation Fund. 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 Safina Lion Conservation Fund? Safina Lion Conservation Fund's website is http://www.safinalionconservation.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/1172709).