--- title: "Hands Onafrica — check charity number 1162369 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hands Onafrica a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162369. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Nottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hands-onafrica retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:23:16.274Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hands Onafrica is a registered charity (number 1162369) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Hands Onafrica? Registered charity number 1162369 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Nottingham ## What does Hands Onafrica do? - We ship donations over to The Gambia, Africa which we collect in Nottingham and then give to disadvantaged children there. - We are renovating a nursery school in The Gambia at Mariamakunda Village and planning a project to build a junior school.- We are networking in Nottinghamshire and putting plans in place to provide provision for disadvantaged or disengaged children or young adults. ## What causes is Hands Onafrica registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands Onafrica yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hands Onafrica 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=hands-onafrica&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hands Onafrica a legitimate charity? Yes. Hands Onafrica is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162369) 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 Hands Onafrica's charity number? Hands Onafrica's charity number is 1162369. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162369? Search 1162369 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 Hands Onafrica do? - We ship donations over to The Gambia, Africa which we collect in Nottingham and then give to disadvantaged children there. - We are renovating a nursery school in The Gambia at Mariamakunda Village and planning a project to build a junior school.- We are networking in Nottinghamshire and putting plans in place to provide provision for disadvantaged or disengaged children or young adults. Does Hands Onafrica have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands Onafrica. 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 Hands Onafrica? Hands Onafrica does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1162369).