--- title: "Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) — check charity number 1139745 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139745. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Belvedere. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sedwa-supporting-education-development-in-west-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:58:23.446Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) is a registered charity (number 1139745) 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 £149 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa)? Registered charity number 1139745 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Belvedere Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £149 Website [www.sedwa.org.uk](http://www.sedwa.org.uk/) ## What does Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) do? Advocacy Forum; Information Advice and Skills Training in London; Advocacy for Education and Enterprise Development; Support to young women and girls in West Africa; and Fundraising for projects and activities ## What causes is Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in 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=sedwa-supporting-education-development-in-west-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sedwa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) a legitimate charity? Yes. Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139745) 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 Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa)'s charity number? Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa)'s charity number is 1139745. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139745? Search 1139745 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 Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) do? Advocacy Forum; Information Advice and Skills Training in London; Advocacy for Education and Enterprise Development; Support to young women and girls in West Africa; and Fundraising for projects and activities Does Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in 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 Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa)? Sedwa (Supporting Education & Development in West Africa)'s website is http://www.sedwa.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/1139745).