--- title: "The Pelican Post — check charity number 1142143 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pelican Post a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142143. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brightstone Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pelican-post retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:47:49.288Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pelican Post is a registered charity (number 1142143) 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 £10,133 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Pelican Post? Registered charity number 1142143 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Brightstone Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,133 Website [www.pelican-post.org](http://www.pelican-post.org/) ## What does The Pelican Post do? The charity aims to promote literacy in disadvantaged communities through the distribution of educational material and in particular class sets of appropriate children's fiction. Currently the charity is supporting schools in Africa. The charity also works with international publishers to get early readers translated and printed into local languages for distribution to partnering charities ## What causes is The Pelican Post registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pelican Post yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pelican Post 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-pelican-post&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pelican-post.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pelican Post a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pelican Post is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142143) 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 Pelican Post's charity number? The Pelican Post's charity number is 1142143. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142143? Search 1142143 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 Pelican Post do? The charity aims to promote literacy in disadvantaged communities through the distribution of educational material and in particular class sets of appropriate children's fiction. Currently the charity is supporting schools in Africa. The charity also works with international publishers to get early readers translated and printed into local languages for distribution to partnering charities Does The Pelican Post have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pelican Post. 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 Pelican Post? The Pelican Post's website is http://www.pelican-post.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/1142143).