--- title: "Extra Mile — check charity number 1190876 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Extra Mile a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190876. Education/training charity based in 51 Lawrence Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/extra-mile retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:14:50.209Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Extra Mile is a registered charity (number 1190876) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £57,955 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Extra Mile? Registered charity number 1190876 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 51 Lawrence Street Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £57,955 Website [www.extra-mile.org](http://www.extra-mile.org/) ## What does Extra Mile do? Extra Mile is building and funds a free school in the Ober Funkia village, Sierra Leone, for children whose parents cannot afford education. We provide education, breakfast, water, uniforms, text books and learning materials to pupils. We facilitate access by volunteer teachers from overseas to teach in other schools in the area as well as our own. We provide teacher training to other schools. ## What causes is Extra Mile registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Extra Mile yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Extra Mile 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=extra-mile&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.extra-mile.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Extra Mile a legitimate charity? Yes. Extra Mile is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190876) 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 Extra Mile's charity number? Extra Mile's charity number is 1190876. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190876? Search 1190876 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 Extra Mile do? Extra Mile is building and funds a free school in the Ober Funkia village, Sierra Leone, for children whose parents cannot afford education. We provide education, breakfast, water, uniforms, text books and learning materials to pupils. We facilitate access by volunteer teachers from overseas to teach in other schools in the area as well as our own. We provide teacher training to other schools. Does Extra Mile have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Extra Mile. 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 Extra Mile? Extra Mile's website is http://www.extra-mile.org — 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/1190876).