--- title: "Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia — check charity number 1098642 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098642. Education/training charity based in Walkern. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-for-education-and-local-projects-in-the-gambia retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:58:25.175Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia is a registered charity (number 1098642) 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 £131,618 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia? Registered charity number 1098642 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Walkern Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £131,618 Website [www,helpingcharity.org.uk](http://www,helpingcharity.org.uk/) ## What does Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia do? Building nurseries (8) supplying equipment, furniture and stationery. Sponsor teachers (15) and send them to college for further training. Sponsor 350 children, build toilets, kitchens, provide meals, dig wells so that children may have clean drinking water. We also send out teachers to assist. Have set up an art centre and IT suite at one school. ## What causes is Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help for Education and Local Projects in 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=help-for-education-and-local-projects-in-the-gambia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www,helpingcharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia a legitimate charity? Yes. Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098642) 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 Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia's charity number? Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia's charity number is 1098642. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098642? Search 1098642 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 Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia do? Building nurseries (8) supplying equipment, furniture and stationery. Sponsor teachers (15) and send them to college for further training. Sponsor 350 children, build toilets, kitchens, provide meals, dig wells so that children may have clean drinking water. We also send out teachers to assist. Have set up an art centre and IT suite at one school. Does Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help for Education and Local Projects in 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia? Help for Education and Local Projects in the Gambia's website is http://www,helpingcharity.org.uk — 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/1098642).