Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) (number 1176494) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) do?
Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)
Answers Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s annual return for the year ending 30 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Tanzania
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Lindi (Tanzania).
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Is Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) as a registered charity (number 1176494) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s charity number?
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s charity number is 1176494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176494?
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What does Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) do?
Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.
Does Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)?
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s website listed in our register data is http://friendsoflindi.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)?
The register records Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s trustees paid?
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s annual return for the year ending 30 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) registered as a charity?
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) was entered on the register on 3 January 2018.