--- title: "Project Gambia — check charity number 1166472 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Project Gambia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166472. Education/training charity based in Swindon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/project-gambia retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:52:06.038Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Project Gambia is a registered charity (number 1166472) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £47,049 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Project Gambia? Registered charity number 1166472 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Swindon Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £47,049 Website [projectgambia200.wixsite.com/welcome](https://projectgambia200.wixsite.com/welcome) ## What does Project Gambia do? Endeavouring and making progress instilling a love of learning for the youngest children of Gunjur, The Gambia. ## What causes is Project Gambia registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Project Gambia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Project Gambia 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=project-gambia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://projectgambia200.wixsite.com/welcome) ## Frequently asked questions Is Project Gambia a legitimate charity? Yes. Project Gambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166472) 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 Project Gambia's charity number? Project Gambia's charity number is 1166472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166472? Search 1166472 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 Project Gambia do? Endeavouring and making progress instilling a love of learning for the youngest children of Gunjur, The Gambia. Does Project Gambia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Project Gambia. 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 Project Gambia? Project Gambia's website is https://projectgambia200.wixsite.com/welcome — 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/1166472).