James' Jar of Gifts (number 1182004) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does James' Jar of Gifts do?
To provide grants of financial assistance to children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa to enable them to undertake further education or vocational training. To provide financial assistance to children and young people in the UK to help them gain access to more educational and social opportunities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James' Jar of Gifts
Answers James' Jar of Gifts gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records James' Jar of Gifts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
James' Jar of Gifts's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Jjog
Where it says it operates
Kenya · Uganda
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is James' Jar of Gifts registered for?
DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
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The register data used for this profile lists James' Jar of Gifts as a registered charity (number 1182004) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is James' Jar of Gifts's charity number?
James' Jar of Gifts's charity number is 1182004. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does James' Jar of Gifts do?
To provide grants of financial assistance to children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa to enable them to undertake further education or vocational training. To provide financial assistance to children and young people in the UK to help them gain access to more educational and social opportunities.
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How can I donate to James' Jar of Gifts?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to James' Jar of Gifts?
The register records James' Jar of Gifts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are James' Jar of Gifts's trustees paid?
James' Jar of Gifts's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was James' Jar of Gifts registered as a charity?
James' Jar of Gifts was entered on the register on 13 February 2019.