--- title: "Schools for Gambia - West Africa — check charity number 1070632 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Schools for Gambia - West Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1070632. Education/training charity based in Middle Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/schools-for-gambia-west-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:14:02.100Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Schools for Gambia - West Africa is a registered charity (number 1070632) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £20,000 (year ending 2022-03-31). 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 Schools for Gambia - West Africa? Registered charity number 1070632 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Middle Lane Latest income (year ending 2022-03-31) £20,000 Website [www.schoolsforgambia.org.uk](http://www.schoolsforgambia.org.uk/) ## What does Schools for Gambia - West Africa do? The object of the charity is to prevent the poverty of children and their families,and to facilitate education in Gambia. The main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to the above,include sponsorships,the building of schools and wells, creating education centres, building vegetable gardens and teaching the families how to grow their own food and establishing feeding prgrammes. ## What causes is Schools for Gambia - West Africa registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Schools for Gambia - West Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Schools for Gambia - West Africa 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=schools-for-gambia-west-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.schoolsforgambia.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Schools for Gambia - West Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Schools for Gambia - West Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1070632) 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 Schools for Gambia - West Africa's charity number? Schools for Gambia - West Africa's charity number is 1070632. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1070632? Search 1070632 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 Schools for Gambia - West Africa do? The object of the charity is to prevent the poverty of children and their families,and to facilitate education in Gambia. The main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to the above,include sponsorships,the building of schools and wells, creating education centres, building vegetable gardens and teaching the families how to grow their own food and establishing feeding prgrammes. Does Schools for Gambia - West Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Schools for Gambia - West Africa. 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 Schools for Gambia - West Africa? Schools for Gambia - West Africa's website is http://www.schoolsforgambia.org.uk — 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/1070632).