--- title: "The Captive Animal Enrichment Project — check charity number 1209606 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Captive Animal Enrichment Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209606. Animals charity based in Chipstead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-captive-animal-enrichment-project retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:02:33.198Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Captive Animal Enrichment Project is a registered charity (number 1209606) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £24 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 The Captive Animal Enrichment Project? Registered charity number 1209606 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chipstead Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £24 Website [www.captiveanimalenrichment.org](http://www.captiveanimalenrichment.org/) ## What does The Captive Animal Enrichment Project do? To bring animals living in captivity in South Africa enriching organic materials including but not limited to fresh plants and herbs, essential oils, hydrosols and soils so that they can self-select what they require in order to restore themselves back to physiological and/or psychological balance, and in this way facilitating natural foraging behaviours and supporting homeostasis. ## What causes is The Captive Animal Enrichment Project registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Captive Animal Enrichment Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Captive Animal Enrichment Project 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=the-captive-animal-enrichment-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.captiveanimalenrichment.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Captive Animal Enrichment Project a legitimate charity? Yes. The Captive Animal Enrichment Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209606) 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 The Captive Animal Enrichment Project's charity number? The Captive Animal Enrichment Project's charity number is 1209606. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209606? Search 1209606 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 The Captive Animal Enrichment Project do? To bring animals living in captivity in South Africa enriching organic materials including but not limited to fresh plants and herbs, essential oils, hydrosols and soils so that they can self-select what they require in order to restore themselves back to physiological and/or psychological balance, and in this way facilitating natural foraging behaviours and supporting homeostasis. Does The Captive Animal Enrichment Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Captive Animal Enrichment Project. 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 The Captive Animal Enrichment Project? The Captive Animal Enrichment Project's website is http://www.captiveanimalenrichment.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/1209606).