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title: "Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust — check charity number 1197987 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197987. Education/training charity based in Main Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kwest-kenya-watamu-educational-support-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:31:43.102Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust is a registered charity (number 1197987) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £20,391 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust?

Registered charity number

1197987

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Main Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£20,391

Website

[www.KWEST16.com](http://www.kwest16.com/)

## What does Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust do?

KWEST provides libraries, children's books, literacy resources and supported reading to children in Watamu, Kenya to children who are severely socially and economically disadvantaged. We daily take books into local schools for a dedicated literacy lesson. We also work with other local agencies to promote environmental conservation education in this area.

## What causes is Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197987) 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 Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust's charity number?

Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust's charity number is 1197987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197987?

Search 1197987 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 Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust do?

KWEST provides libraries, children's books, literacy resources and supported reading to children in Watamu, Kenya to children who are severely socially and economically disadvantaged. We daily take books into local schools for a dedicated literacy lesson. We also work with other local agencies to promote environmental conservation education in this area.

Does Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust. 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 Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust?

Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust's website is http://www.KWEST16.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/1197987).