--- title: "Porridge and Pens Ghana — check charity number 1166497 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Porridge and Pens Ghana a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166497. Education/training charity based in Brightlingsea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/porridge-and-pens-ghana retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:04:04.034Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Porridge and Pens Ghana is a registered charity (number 1166497) 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 £258,339 (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 Porridge and Pens Ghana? Registered charity number 1166497 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Brightlingsea Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £258,339 Website [www.porridgeandpens.org](http://www.porridgeandpens.org/) ## What does Porridge and Pens Ghana do? Porridge and Pens works with some of the most disadvantaged children and young adults in Ghana. We do this by providing access to free education, medicine, safe shelter and school meals so young people can create their own bright and sustainable futures, free from poverty. ## What causes is Porridge and Pens Ghana registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Porridge and Pens Ghana yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Porridge and Pens Ghana 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=porridge-and-pens-ghana&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.porridgeandpens.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Porridge and Pens Ghana a legitimate charity? Yes. Porridge and Pens Ghana is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166497) 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 Porridge and Pens Ghana's charity number? Porridge and Pens Ghana's charity number is 1166497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166497? Search 1166497 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 Porridge and Pens Ghana do? Porridge and Pens works with some of the most disadvantaged children and young adults in Ghana. We do this by providing access to free education, medicine, safe shelter and school meals so young people can create their own bright and sustainable futures, free from poverty. Does Porridge and Pens Ghana have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Porridge and Pens Ghana. 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 Porridge and Pens Ghana? Porridge and Pens Ghana's website is http://www.porridgeandpens.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/1166497).