--- title: "Education West Africa — check charity number 1130223 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Education West Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1130223. Education/training charity based in Pulborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/education-west-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:50:14.545Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Education West Africa is a registered charity (number 1130223) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £16,560 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Education West Africa? Registered charity number 1130223 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Pulborough Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £16,560 Website [www.educationwestafrica.org.uk](http://www.educationwestafrica.org.uk/) ## What does Education West Africa do? THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS IN SIERRA LEONE IN ORDER TO GIVE SUCH PUPILS BETTER OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE.THERE ARE TWO MAJOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING FURNITURE FOR SCHOOLS AND UNIFORMS FOR CHILDREN. BOTH FURNITURE AND UNIFORMS ARE MADE LOCALLY THUS PROVIDING INCOME FOR COMMUNITIES.A NEW PROJECT IS THE REFURBISHMENT OF A SCHOOL.. EWA ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING FOR HEADTEACHERS ## What causes is Education West Africa registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Education West Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Education West Africa 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=education-west-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.educationwestafrica.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Education West Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Education West Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1130223) 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 Education West Africa's charity number? Education West Africa's charity number is 1130223. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1130223? Search 1130223 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 Education West Africa do? THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS IN SIERRA LEONE IN ORDER TO GIVE SUCH PUPILS BETTER OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE.THERE ARE TWO MAJOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING FURNITURE FOR SCHOOLS AND UNIFORMS FOR CHILDREN. BOTH FURNITURE AND UNIFORMS ARE MADE LOCALLY THUS PROVIDING INCOME FOR COMMUNITIES.A NEW PROJECT IS THE REFURBISHMENT OF A SCHOOL.. EWA ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING FOR HEADTEACHERS Does Education West Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Education West Africa. 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 Education West Africa? Education West Africa's website is http://www.educationwestafrica.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/1130223).