--- title: "Kerry West Orphanage Project — check charity number 1173038 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kerry West Orphanage Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173038. Education/training charity based in Sittingbourne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kerry-west-orphanage-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:54:09.246Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kerry West Orphanage Project is a registered charity (number 1173038) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £30,010 (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 Kerry West Orphanage Project? Registered charity number 1173038 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sittingbourne Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £30,010 Website [www.kworphans.com](http://www.kworphans.com/) ## What does Kerry West Orphanage Project do? The Kerry West Orphanage Project supports an orphanage and school for needy children in the Lake Bunyonyi area of Uganda. We currently provide their basic needs such as food, medication, clothing, school equipment etc.We also fundraise for individual projects, for example we are currently fundraising to build a new dormitory and kitchen for the orphanage ## What causes is Kerry West Orphanage Project registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kerry West Orphanage Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kerry West Orphanage Project 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=kerry-west-orphanage-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kworphans.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kerry West Orphanage Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Kerry West Orphanage Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173038) 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 Kerry West Orphanage Project's charity number? Kerry West Orphanage Project's charity number is 1173038. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173038? Search 1173038 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 Kerry West Orphanage Project do? The Kerry West Orphanage Project supports an orphanage and school for needy children in the Lake Bunyonyi area of Uganda. We currently provide their basic needs such as food, medication, clothing, school equipment etc.We also fundraise for individual projects, for example we are currently fundraising to build a new dormitory and kitchen for the orphanage Does Kerry West Orphanage Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kerry West Orphanage Project. 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 Kerry West Orphanage Project? Kerry West Orphanage Project's website is http://www.kworphans.com — 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/1173038).