--- title: "Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust — check charity number 1179460 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179460. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Stirling. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southern-tanzania-elephant-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:06:11.579Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust is a registered charity (number 1179460) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £37,456 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust? Registered charity number 1179460 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £37,456 ## What does Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust do? The Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust is a UK based charity raising funds for the Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP), which is a conservation organisation based in Tanzania which promotes the protection of the African elephant and the habitats in which they live. Activities of STEP include monitoring and research, working with communities who live alongside elephants, education and advocacy. ## What causes is Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust 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=southern-tanzania-elephant-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179460) 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 Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust's charity number? Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust's charity number is 1179460. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179460? Search 1179460 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 Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust do? The Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust is a UK based charity raising funds for the Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP), which is a conservation organisation based in Tanzania which promotes the protection of the African elephant and the habitats in which they live. Activities of STEP include monitoring and research, working with communities who live alongside elephants, education and advocacy. Does Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust. 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 Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust? Southern Tanzania Elephant Trust 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/1179460).