--- title: "The Giraffe Project — check charity number 1149540 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Giraffe Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149540. Education/training charity based in Covent Garden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-giraffe-project retrieved: 2026-08-26T01:22:25.606Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Giraffe Project is a registered charity (number 1149540) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £241,941 (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 The Giraffe Project? Registered charity number 1149540 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Covent Garden Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £241,941 Website [www.giraffeproject.org](http://www.giraffeproject.org/) ## What does The Giraffe Project do? THE CHARITY WORKS IN THE SLUM AREAS OF NAIROBI FOR THE EDUCATION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE.ITS ACTIVITIES ARE:- A SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME TO FUND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION;- WORKING WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL BOARDS TO DEVELOP RELEVANT SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND LIFE ISSUES;- FUNDING THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AT THE SCHOOL ## What causes is The Giraffe Project registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Giraffe Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Giraffe 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-giraffe-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.giraffeproject.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Giraffe Project a legitimate charity? Yes. The Giraffe Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149540) 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 Giraffe Project's charity number? The Giraffe Project's charity number is 1149540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149540? Search 1149540 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 Giraffe Project do? THE CHARITY WORKS IN THE SLUM AREAS OF NAIROBI FOR THE EDUCATION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE.ITS ACTIVITIES ARE:- A SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME TO FUND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION;- WORKING WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL BOARDS TO DEVELOP RELEVANT SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND LIFE ISSUES;- FUNDING THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AT THE SCHOOL Does The Giraffe Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Giraffe 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 Giraffe Project? The Giraffe Project's website is http://www.giraffeproject.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/1149540).