--- title: "Shed the Light Gambia — check charity number 1206831 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shed the Light Gambia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206831. Education/training charity based in Flackwell Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shed-the-light-gambia retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:01:52.955Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shed the Light Gambia is a registered charity (number 1206831) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £19,327 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Shed the Light Gambia? Registered charity number 1206831 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Flackwell Heath Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £19,327 Website [www.shed-the-lightgambia.com](https://www.shed-the-lightgambia.com/) ## What does Shed the Light Gambia do? SHED the Light Gambia is a fundraising and volunteer resourcing charity supporting Health, Education and Christian outreach work being undertaken by the Evangelical Church of The Gambia (ECG) at Sibanor. The work there is centred on ECG Sibanor Health Centre which provides inpatient, outpatient and maternity services to Sibanor village and the surrounding community. ## What causes is Shed the Light Gambia registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shed the Light Gambia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shed the Light 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=shed-the-light-gambia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.shed-the-lightgambia.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shed the Light Gambia a legitimate charity? Yes. Shed the Light Gambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206831) 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 Shed the Light Gambia's charity number? Shed the Light Gambia's charity number is 1206831. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1206831? Search 1206831 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 Shed the Light Gambia do? SHED the Light Gambia is a fundraising and volunteer resourcing charity supporting Health, Education and Christian outreach work being undertaken by the Evangelical Church of The Gambia (ECG) at Sibanor. The work there is centred on ECG Sibanor Health Centre which provides inpatient, outpatient and maternity services to Sibanor village and the surrounding community. Does Shed the Light Gambia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shed the Light 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 Shed the Light Gambia? Shed the Light Gambia's website is https://www.shed-the-lightgambia.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/1206831).