--- title: "Direct Action Kenya — check charity number 1147842 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Direct Action Kenya a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147842. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Denton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/direct-action-kenya retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:48:10.377Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Direct Action Kenya is a registered charity (number 1147842) 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; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £5,000 (year ending 2020-04-30). 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 Direct Action Kenya? Registered charity number 1147842 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Denton Latest income (year ending 2020-04-30) £5,000 ## What does Direct Action Kenya do? Refurbishment of great genius school ,mombasa ,KenyaFunding scholarship places mombasa , kenyaAttaining recognised charity status within kenya due to new goverment laws ## What causes is Direct Action Kenya registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Direct Action Kenya yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Direct Action Kenya 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=direct-action-kenya&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Direct Action Kenya a legitimate charity? Yes. Direct Action Kenya is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147842) 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 Direct Action Kenya's charity number? Direct Action Kenya's charity number is 1147842. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147842? Search 1147842 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 Direct Action Kenya do? Refurbishment of great genius school ,mombasa ,KenyaFunding scholarship places mombasa , kenyaAttaining recognised charity status within kenya due to new goverment laws Does Direct Action Kenya have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Direct Action Kenya. 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 Direct Action Kenya? Direct Action Kenya does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1147842).