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title: "The Raptor Foundation — check charity number 1042085 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Raptor Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1042085. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St Ives Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-raptor-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:38:29.109Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Raptor Foundation is a registered charity (number 1042085) 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; animals. Its latest reported income was £297,771 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Raptor Foundation?

Registered charity number

1042085

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

St Ives Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£297,771

Website

[www.raptorfoundation.org.uk](http://www.raptorfoundation.org.uk/)

## What does The Raptor Foundation do?

A rescue and rehabilitation centre for wild native birds of prey. Providing education, conservational talks, flying displays and close encounters with the birds of prey to public visiting and Outreach sessions to schools and clubs, bird groups about the work we do. Offering volunteer/ work experience opportunities to schools and high educational pupils.

## What causes is The Raptor Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAnimals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Raptor Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Raptor Foundation 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Raptor Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Raptor Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1042085) 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 Raptor Foundation's charity number?

The Raptor Foundation's charity number is 1042085. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1042085?

Search 1042085 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 Raptor Foundation do?

A rescue and rehabilitation centre for wild native birds of prey. Providing education, conservational talks, flying displays and close encounters with the birds of prey to public visiting and Outreach sessions to schools and clubs, bird groups about the work we do. Offering volunteer/ work experience opportunities to schools and high educational pupils.

Does The Raptor Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Raptor Foundation. 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 Raptor Foundation?

The Raptor Foundation's website is http://www.raptorfoundation.org.uk — 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/1042085).