Empower the Gambia
Empower the Gambia is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Swindon.
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What are the key facts about Empower the Gambia?
- Registered charity number
- 1161200
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Swindon
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £18,817
What does Empower the Gambia do?
Empower the Gambia provides training & resources for communities in rural Gambia in order to alleviate poverty. We first visited Bansang in 2008 & set up the charity in 2012. We sponsor children, support schools, medical services, a poultry cooperative & kitchen gardens. We plant community libraries with sponsored librarians & have completed a building programme. We now work with 7 communities.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Empower the Gambia a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Empower the Gambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161200) 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 Empower the Gambia's charity number?
- Empower the Gambia's charity number is 1161200. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1161200?
- Search 1161200 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 Empower the Gambia do?
- Empower the Gambia provides training & resources for communities in rural Gambia in order to alleviate poverty. We first visited Bansang in 2008 & set up the charity in 2012. We sponsor children, support schools, medical services, a poultry cooperative & kitchen gardens. We plant community libraries with sponsored librarians & have completed a building programme. We now work with 7 communities.
- Does Empower the Gambia have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Empower the Gambia. 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 Empower the Gambia?
- Empower the Gambia's website is http://www.facebook.com/EmpowertheGambia — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.