Is Friends of the Gambia a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Gambia as a registered charity (number NIC104757) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 the Gambia's charity number?

Friends of the Gambia's charity number is NIC104757. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC104757?

Search NIC104757 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Friends of the Gambia have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Friends of the Gambia?

Friends of the Gambia does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Friends of the Gambia registered as a charity?

Friends of the Gambia was entered on the register on 8 June 2016.

Registered charity · No. NIC104757Constitution

Friends of the Gambia

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Friends of the Gambia is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health or the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Friends of the Gambia?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £4,809
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,617
Registered charity number: NIC104757
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): County Armagh

What does the register show for Friends of the Gambia?

Friends of the Gambia (number NIC104757) is listed as registered in the CCNI 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 the Gambia do?

The Association is established to support any charitable project in The Gambia, West Africa and to promote the preservation of health of the people without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion who are in need of assistance as a result of their poverty or social and economic circumstances and in particular to: a. advance education by the provision of educational faculties in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of the Gambia

Answers Friends of the Gambia gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 June 2016

What causes is Friends of the Gambia registered for?

The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Gambia yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of the Gambia. 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 the Gambia?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Gambia a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Gambia as a registered charity (number NIC104757) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 the Gambia's charity number?: Friends of the Gambia's charity number is NIC104757. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC104757?: Search NIC104757 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Friends of the Gambia do?: The Association is established to support any charitable project in The Gambia, West Africa and to promote the preservation of health of the people without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion who are in need of assistance as a result of their poverty or social and economic circumstances and in particular to: a. advance education by the provision of educational faculties in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for…
Does Friends of the Gambia have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Friends of the Gambia?: Friends of the Gambia does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Friends of the Gambia registered as a charity?: Friends of the Gambia was entered on the register on 8 June 2016.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.