--- title: "The Purple Elephant Project — check charity number 1186434 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Purple Elephant Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186434. Disability charity based in Chase Bridge School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-purple-elephant-project retrieved: 2026-08-27T19:35:03.078Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Purple Elephant Project is a registered charity (number 1186434) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £658,039 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Purple Elephant Project? Registered charity number 1186434 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chase Bridge School Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £658,039 Website [www.thepurpleelephantproject.org](http://www.thepurpleelephantproject.org/) ## What does The Purple Elephant Project do? For the public benefit to preserve and protect good health among children and young people aged 0-16 resident in the Greater London area who have been affected by traumatic life experiences, attachment or developmental trauma, in particular but not exclusively, by providing subsidised Play Therapy and other therapeutic services, emotional support and training to parents, carers and school staff ## What causes is The Purple Elephant Project registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Purple Elephant Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Purple Elephant 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-purple-elephant-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thepurpleelephantproject.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Purple Elephant Project a legitimate charity? Yes. The Purple Elephant Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186434) 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 Purple Elephant Project's charity number? The Purple Elephant Project's charity number is 1186434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186434? Search 1186434 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 Purple Elephant Project do? For the public benefit to preserve and protect good health among children and young people aged 0-16 resident in the Greater London area who have been affected by traumatic life experiences, attachment or developmental trauma, in particular but not exclusively, by providing subsidised Play Therapy and other therapeutic services, emotional support and training to parents, carers and school staff Does The Purple Elephant Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Purple Elephant 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 Purple Elephant Project? The Purple Elephant Project's website is http://www.thepurpleelephantproject.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/1186434).