Elephants for Africa
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We raise funds to support, and oversee, research and education programmes in Botswana working towards understanding the socio and ecological needs of African savannah elephants in the context of a human landscape to work towards human-wildlife coexistence and enable rural communities to benefit from wildlif. Additionally, we give educational talks to schools and interested parties globally.
The advancement of education and research for the benefit of the public in the conservation and protection and monitoring of elephant in particular but not exclusively by monitoring the demographics, ecology, behaviour, diseases and movement of African elephants and through the meaningful partnership with local communities living alongside wildlife.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ELEPHANTS FOR AFRICA is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ELEPHANTS FOR AFRICA is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ELEPHANTS FOR AFRICA is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about Elephants for Africa
Elephants for Africa is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hook, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £205K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Elephants for Africa has £205K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £817K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We raise funds to support, and oversee, research and education programmes in Botswana working towards understanding the socio and ecological needs of African savannah elephants in the context of a human landscape to work towards human-wildlife coexistence and enable rural communities to benefit from wildlif. Additionally, we give educational talks to schools and interested parties globally. Elephants for Africa is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2018.
Elephants for Africa is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
Elephants for Africa's registered charity number is 1179318. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Elephants for Africa is located in Hook, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Elephants for Africa is based in Hook in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Elephants for Africa
- What is Elephants for Africa?
- Elephants for Africa is a animal welfare cio based in Hook, United Kingdom. We raise funds to support, and oversee, research and education programmes in Botswana working towards understanding the socio and ecological needs of African savannah elephants in the context of a human landscape to work towards human-wildlife coexistence and enable rural communities to benefit from wildlif. Additionally, we give educational talks to schools and interested parties globally.
- When was Elephants for Africa founded?
- Elephants for Africa was founded in 2018.
- Where is Elephants for Africa located?
- Headquartered in Hook, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Elephants for Africa's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £204,642.
- Is Elephants for Africa trustworthy?
- Elephants for Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Elephants for Africa's website?
- http://www.elephantsforafrica.org
- Are donations to Elephants for Africa tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.