Is Friends of Namuncha a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Namuncha as a registered charity (number 1162068) 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 Namuncha's charity number?

Friends of Namuncha's charity number is 1162068. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162068?

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Does Friends of Namuncha have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Namuncha?

Friends of Namuncha's website listed in our register data is https://friendsofnamuncha.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.

What was Friends of Namuncha previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Friends of Namuncha: Namuncha Community Schools Project.

When was Friends of Namuncha registered as a charity?

Friends of Namuncha was entered on the register on 9 June 2015.

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Friends of Namuncha

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Friends of Namuncha is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Namuncha?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £7,570
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £6,229
Registered charity number: 1162068
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cambridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: friendsofnamuncha.org

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Friends of Namuncha (number 1162068) 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 Namuncha do?

For the public benefit, the advancement of education of children and young people living in the Namuncha community in Kenya by supporting the establishment, maintenance, development and running of Namuncha Primary and Secondary schools and its staff and pupils and supporting pupils with bursaries and sponsorships to fulfill a secondary and post-secondary education, and support relevant research.'

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Namuncha

Answers Friends of Namuncha gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Namuncha 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 June 2015
Previous names on the register: Namuncha Community Schools Project
Where it says it operates: Kenya

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Namuncha registered for?

Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Namuncha yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Namuncha. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends of Namuncha?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Namuncha a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Namuncha as a registered charity (number 1162068) 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 Namuncha's charity number?: Friends of Namuncha's charity number is 1162068. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1162068?: Search 1162068 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 Friends of Namuncha do?: For the public benefit, the advancement of education of children and young people living in the Namuncha community in Kenya by supporting the establishment, maintenance, development and running of Namuncha Primary and Secondary schools and its staff and pupils and supporting pupils with bursaries and sponsorships to fulfill a secondary and post-secondary education, and support relevant research.'
Does Friends of Namuncha have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Namuncha. 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 Friends of Namuncha?: Friends of Namuncha's website listed in our register data is https://friendsofnamuncha.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 Namuncha?: The register records Friends of Namuncha 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.
What was Friends of Namuncha previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Friends of Namuncha: Namuncha Community Schools Project.
When was Friends of Namuncha registered as a charity?: Friends of Namuncha was entered on the register on 9 June 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.