--- title: "Sahara Kenya Project — check charity number 1143739 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sahara Kenya Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1143739. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Thornaby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sahara-kenya-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:52:20.091Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sahara Kenya Project is a registered charity (number 1143739) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,267 (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 Sahara Kenya Project? Registered charity number 1143739 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thornaby Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,267 Website [www.saharakenyaproject.com](http://www.saharakenyaproject.com/) ## What does Sahara Kenya Project do? The project has been set up to help the poor people in Kenya overcome their suffering endured due to a lack of life's basic necessities. We organise fund-raising events and the money raised helps with all of our activities. In the long term we want to ensure that individuals develop the skills necessary to generate an income so that they can become independent and break the cycle of poverty. ## What causes is Sahara Kenya Project registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sahara Kenya Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sahara Kenya 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=sahara-kenya-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.saharakenyaproject.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sahara Kenya Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Sahara Kenya Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1143739) 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 Sahara Kenya Project's charity number? Sahara Kenya Project's charity number is 1143739. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1143739? Search 1143739 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 Sahara Kenya Project do? The project has been set up to help the poor people in Kenya overcome their suffering endured due to a lack of life's basic necessities. We organise fund-raising events and the money raised helps with all of our activities. In the long term we want to ensure that individuals develop the skills necessary to generate an income so that they can become independent and break the cycle of poverty. Does Sahara Kenya Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sahara Kenya 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 Sahara Kenya Project? Sahara Kenya Project's website is http://www.saharakenyaproject.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/1143739).