--- title: "Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust — check charity number 1127759 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1127759. Education/training charity based in Kemsing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rural-africa-childrens-education-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:26:05.168Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust is a registered charity (number 1127759) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £75,727 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust? Registered charity number 1127759 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kemsing Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £75,727 Website [www.racet.org](http://www.racet.org/) ## What does Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust do? To break the cycle of rural poverty through education in Nigeria, in particular but not exclusively, by:1. Granting scholarships and bursaries to secondary school students;2. Managing libraries and computer centres;3. Employing qualified teachers;4. Providing general infrastructure at secondary schools such as water;5. Funding tertiary education for graduating secondary school students ## What causes is Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rural Africa Childrens Education 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. [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=rural-africa-childrens-education-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.racet.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1127759) 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 Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust's charity number? Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust's charity number is 1127759. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1127759? Search 1127759 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 Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust do? To break the cycle of rural poverty through education in Nigeria, in particular but not exclusively, by:1. Granting scholarships and bursaries to secondary school students;2. Managing libraries and computer centres;3. Employing qualified teachers;4. Providing general infrastructure at secondary schools such as water;5. Funding tertiary education for graduating secondary school students Does Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rural Africa Childrens Education 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 Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust? Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust's website is http://www.racet.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/1127759).