--- title: "Impact Sierra Leone — check charity number 1174397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Impact Sierra Leone a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174397. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kemp House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/impact-sierra-leone retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:24:27.173Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Impact Sierra Leone is a registered charity (number 1174397) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £600 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Impact Sierra Leone? Registered charity number 1174397 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Kemp House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £600 Website [www.impactsl.org](http://www.impactsl.org/) ## What does Impact Sierra Leone do? Impact Sierra Leone aims to make an impact in the lives of children in Sierra Leone through the provision of good quality education. We do this by providing access to primary and secondary education through our locally built schools called 'Maranatha Schools'. Maranatha Schools support children from impoverished communities and those who are orphaned as a result of war, death or disease. ## What causes is Impact Sierra Leone registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Impact Sierra Leone yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Impact Sierra Leone 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=impact-sierra-leone&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.impactsl.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Impact Sierra Leone a legitimate charity? Yes. Impact Sierra Leone is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174397) 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 Impact Sierra Leone's charity number? Impact Sierra Leone's charity number is 1174397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174397? Search 1174397 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 Impact Sierra Leone do? Impact Sierra Leone aims to make an impact in the lives of children in Sierra Leone through the provision of good quality education. We do this by providing access to primary and secondary education through our locally built schools called 'Maranatha Schools'. Maranatha Schools support children from impoverished communities and those who are orphaned as a result of war, death or disease. Does Impact Sierra Leone have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Impact Sierra Leone. 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 Impact Sierra Leone? Impact Sierra Leone's website is http://www.impactsl.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/1174397).