--- title: "Gambia School Support — check charity number 1176136 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gambia School Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176136. Education/training charity based in Petersfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gambia-school-support retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:13:21.113Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gambia School Support is a registered charity (number 1176136) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £156,998 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Gambia School Support? Registered charity number 1176136 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Petersfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £156,998 Website [gambiaschoolsupport.org](https://gambiaschoolsupport.org/) ## What does Gambia School Support do? Working with the Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education and local communities, we are helping to improve the quality and quantity of Early Child Development education provision in The Gambia. We assist schools provided they meet agreed standards. Our projects are overseen by an implementing partner staffed by experienced locals. All teachers attend our training program to enhance their skills. ## What causes is Gambia School Support registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gambia School Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gambia School Support 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=gambia-school-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://gambiaschoolsupport.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gambia School Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Gambia School Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176136) 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 Gambia School Support's charity number? Gambia School Support's charity number is 1176136. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176136? Search 1176136 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 Gambia School Support do? Working with the Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education and local communities, we are helping to improve the quality and quantity of Early Child Development education provision in The Gambia. We assist schools provided they meet agreed standards. Our projects are overseen by an implementing partner staffed by experienced locals. All teachers attend our training program to enhance their skills. Does Gambia School Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gambia School Support. 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 Gambia School Support? Gambia School Support's website is https://gambiaschoolsupport.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/1176136).