--- title: "Friends of the Gambia — check charity number NIC104757 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Gambia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104757. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in County Armagh. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-gambia retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:18:25.228Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Gambia is a registered charity (number NIC104757) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £4,809 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Friends of the Gambia? Registered charity number NIC104757 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Armagh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £4,809 ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Gambia 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=friends-of-the-gambia&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Gambia a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Gambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104757) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, 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://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=104757&subId=0).